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1965 Map of Lewis Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Lewis Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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Isolated cattle operations and water management systems define this high-altitude landscape in Chaves County. Neatherlin Ranch, Tidwell Ranch, and Cauhape Ranch anchor the territory, connected by an sparse network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail winding through the complex drainages of Cox Canyon and Fourmile Canyon. The reliance on artificial water storage is evident through several tanks, such as Cox Tank and Lee Tank, alongside the Pretty Bird Windmill in the eastern hills.

Rising above the numerous draws and canyons is Lewis Peak, a prominent landmark situated near the southern boundary above Russell Gap. The terrain is characterized by a dense system of seasonal drainages, including Crooked Canyon and Fourmile Draw, illustrating the challenging geography managed by local ranchers in the mid-1960s. This USGS survey highlights the fencing and infrastructure necessary for survival in the arid high plains of southeastern New Mexico.