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1960 Map of Lobo Hill

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Lobo Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lobo Hill stands as the central landmark in this 1960s study of central New Mexico, where the high desert terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems including Salt Draw, Chavez Draw, and Red Canyon Draw. The map documents a landscape of sparse but persistent settlement, anchored by numerous family cattle operations and historic homesteads. Genealogists can trace the footprint of the Lamb Homestead, Kincheloe Homestead, and Sprule Homestead, alongside larger landholdings like the Berkshire Ranch and Price Ranch.

Modern infrastructure is represented by a notable Pipeline and Aqueduct cutting across the survey lines, contrasting with more traditional ranching features like the Mattock Well and Green Camp. To the south, the presence of Laguna Del Perro provides a stark geographic boundary, illustrating the arid conditions of Torrance County where water sources and family ranch names were the primary markers of the territory.