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1962 Map of Logan

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Logan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Logan serves as the central hub of this eastern New Mexico landscape, situated at a strategic crossing of the Canadian River. The town's development is closely tied to the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad, which bisects the territory from the northeast to the southwest. This era captures the rural ranching economy in detail, identifying numerous family properties such as the Meeks Ranch, Pyle Ranch, and Cain Ranch.

South of the river, the presence of Hudson Lake, the Elite Dam, and the Spillway indicates significant water management efforts in this arid region. The terrain is defined by dramatic watercourses like Revuelto Creek and the deep Canyon carved by Tuscocillo Creek. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of isolated landmarks like Martinez Springs and the Anniston Cem, alongside numerous named water wells and gravel pits that supported local industry and stock raising.