1945 Map of Malaga
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
The Pecos River and Black River converge just south of Malaga, defining a high-desert ranching landscape in the Chihuahuan Desert. This mid-1940s survey reveals a region tied to water and rail, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serving as the primary corridor through the valley. The map is heavily marked by family-named ranching operations, including the Roy Forehand Ranch, Plowman Ranch, and Cleveland Ranch, illustrating the legacy of land holdings in Eddy County before the expansion of modern irrigation. A notable military presence is evidenced by a Bombing Target located west of the Pecos, reflecting the era's tactical training grounds. The intricate network of ephemeral drainage, such as Red Bluff and Cottonwood Draw, underscores the importance of groundwater sources like the Harkey Double Mills and various wells that sustained life in this arid basin.
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