1981 Map of Lordsburg
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
The Pyramid Mountains dominate the central landscape of this Southwestern corridor, where mining operations like the Standard Mine and Banner Mine once punctuated the arid terrain. The Southern Pacific rail line and various utility pipelines trace a path through the Lordsburg Valley, connecting the regional hub of Lordsburg to smaller outposts like Road Forks and Separ. This 1981 compilation, based on data from the early 1960s and updated with mid-1970s aerial photography, reveals a landscape defined by water management and mineral extraction. From the northern edge of the Gila National Forest down to Cotton City, the map documents an intricate network of desert drainages including Cienega Creek and Ninetysix Draw. Significant elevations such as South Pyramid Peak and the Cedar Mountain Range hem in the valleys, while the presence of the Phelps Dodge Railroad underscores the enduring importance of industrial transport in Hidalgo County.
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