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1955 Map of Lake Mc Millan South

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lake Mc Millan South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Lake Mc Millan dominates the northern reaches of this mid-1950s survey of Eddy County, serving as a vital reservoir for the surrounding arid landscape. The Pecos River snakes southward from the lake, carving a path through terrain defined by numerous dry washes such as Dagger Draw and Soapberry Draw. This era shows a landscape where water management and industrial development intersect, evidenced by the cluster of Oil Wells (Active) and an associated Oil Tank located just east of the river's main channel.

Transportation and ranching infrastructure anchor the few permanent settlements in the area. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks run roughly parallel to the river, crossing near Adams Bend as they head toward Lake Avalon at the southern margin. Local land use is further marked by the presence of the Fanning Ranch and Greenwood Ranch, illustrating the sparse but established grazing and homesteading patterns of southeastern New Mexico.