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1982 Map of Lovelace Mesa

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Lovelace Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Chupadera Mesa and Cathedral Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Socorro County, New Mexico. The terrain is defined by its arid cattle-ranching infrastructure, characterized by a series of catchment basins and family-named landmarks. The presence of Harvey Ranch and Upper Ranch indicates the primary economic activity of the era, supported by an extensive network of water sources such as Harvey Tank, Poodle Tank, and Aquila Tank.

Remote accessibility is noted through the inclusion of Landing Strips, likely utilized for aerial ranching operations or resource management. The map details several significant geological drainages, including Aguila Canyon Draw and School Section Draw, which carve through the mesa systems. Local history is etched into the landscape via topographic features like Lovelace Mesa and North Fork Lobo Canyon, providing a precise look at the rural land use patterns of the early 1980s.