Ancho Valley provides a clear perspective on the arid ranchlands of Lincoln County during the mid-2010s. This high-desert landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management system, essential for livestock and local survival, represented by numerous man-made features such as Killgore Tank, Storey Tank, and Cooper Tank. The settlement of Cooper and the locality of Largo are connected by a network of rural routes including Co Rd A014 and Coyote Canyon Rd. The topography is marked by significant drainages like Red Hill Canyon and Big Pine Canyon, while the presence of Indian Spring in the southern reaches highlights the rare natural water sources in this environment. The map details a transition from the lower valley floor toward the rising elevations that characterize this part of New Mexico.
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1950 · Little Black Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Roswell
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Ancho
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · White Oaks North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Corona
USGS Topo · 1:100,000
1981 · Polecat Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000