1966 Map of Lybrook

About this map

Lybrook and the surrounding desert plateau sit at a triple-county juncture in northern New Mexico, defined by a sparse but active network of energy extraction and remote outposts during the mid-1960s. The settlement at Lybrook Navajo Mission serves as a focal point in a landscape marked by the Many Trading Post and Escrito Trading Post, reflecting the vital role of these centers in the regional economy. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Blanco Wash and Escavada Wash, which wind through canyons like Hutton Canyon and Betonnie Tsosie Canyon. This period saw significant industrial activity, evidenced by numerous Oil Wells and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the high ground of Sisnathy Mesa. A remote Landing Strip and a Radio Tower highlight the importance of communication and aerial access in this isolated stretch of the San Juan Basin.