Malaga serves as the central hub of this Chihuahuan Desert landscape, situated near the meandering course of the Pecos River. The settlement's infrastructure is closely tied to its water management systems, including the Harroun Ditch and Willow Cr Ditch, which support the arid surroundings. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Lookout Cem north of town, while the topography is defined by significant depressions and ephemeral water bodies. Notable landmarks include the sprawling Willow Lake, Mexican Lake, and Horseshoe Lake, alongside deep drainage features like China Draw and Salt Draw. The map details a network of rural roads such as W Ogden Rd and Higby Hole Rd, which connect the scattered agricultural and residential plots across the township and range divisions of Eddy County.
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1939 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Nash Draw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Nash Draw
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1945 · Malaga
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1946 · Malaga
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Carlsbad
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000