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1985 Map of Los Medanos
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1985 Map of Los Medanos

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Los Medaños dunes dominate this arid landscape in the mid-1980s, revealing a terrain defined by shifting sands and sparse industrial markers. The map captures a high-desert environment where human infrastructure is limited to utility corridors like the powerline that cuts across the southeastern reaches. Resource extraction is evident through scattered Gravel pits and a single named Gravel Pit, suggesting localized utility and road maintenance activities within this corner of Eddy County. The intricate contour lines and sand symbols reflect a shifting topography that remains largely undeveloped, providing a detailed look at the natural state of the New Mexico desert before further modern expansion or energy development altered the surface features.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain