1978 Map of Las Cruces
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
The Rio Grande valley floor anchors this 1970s view of Las Cruces, revealing a landscape where historic land grants and modern expansion meet. The western edge of the city is defined by the Mesilla Civil Colony Tract No 2 and the adjacent Fairacres settlement, while the central urban core is interlaced with a complex network of irrigation features including the Leasburg Canal and various laterals like the Dora Ana Lateral. This system reflects the agricultural heritage of the Mesilla Valley even as residential growth pushes toward the rugged Apache Canyon.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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