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1962 Map of Lisbon

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lisbon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Butterfield Trail cuts across this high desert landscape, tracing the historic overland stage route through the corner of Hidalgo County and Grant County. This 1962 survey, updated in 1980, shows the intersection of mid-century infrastructure and deep frontier history. The Southern Pacific railroad runs parallel to a series of industrial Pipelines, anchoring the small settlements of Lisbon and Ulmoris.

Water management in this arid region is clearly documented through features like the Lordsburg Pumping Sta and several remote landmarks including North Lisbon Windmill and South Lisbon Windmill. The natural drainage is defined by Burro Cienaga and the rugged cuts of Engineer Canyon and Walker Canyon. Several Borrow Pits along the rail line indicate the ongoing maintenance and material needs of the desert transport corridor.