Jackson Ranch and Henderson Ranch serve as primary landmarks in this arid Sierra County landscape, where water dictates the location of human activity. The map reveals a network of intermittent drainages, with Salt Creek winding through the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. These seasonal watercourses, including Sweetwater Creek and Good Fortune Creek, form the geological backbone of the region. The sparse distribution of named ranch sites reflects the historical ranching patterns of southern New Mexico, where vast grazing lands were anchored by established homesteads near these critical drainage systems. The survey details the relationship between the topography and the remote road networks that connect these isolated outposts.
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1916 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1947 · Capitol Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Black Top Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Lumley Lake
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1981 · Salinas Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1981 · Tularosa
USGS Topo · 1:100,000