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1969 Map of Lewis Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Crow Flats define the eastern edge of this landscape, where the flat basin floor meets the complex drainage systems of the Otero County uplands. Water management is the primary marker of human presence in this arid environment, evidenced by named improvements such as Ross Well and Harris Well. These sites, along with strategically placed catchments like School Girl Tank, Tanner Tank, and Bluff Tank, indicate a landscape organized for ranching and livestock movement during the late 1960s. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Lewis Canyon, Boardwell Canyon, and Hay Canyon, which converge as they move toward the flats. A lonely Jeep Trail and a single Gravel Pit represent the sparse infrastructure of this remote area, showing the minimal industrial footprint in the region at the time of the survey.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain