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1966 Map of Mc Cloy Ranch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mc Cloy Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mccloy Ranch serves as the central hub of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the critical importance of groundwater infrastructure in the high plains of Eastern New Mexico. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of named water sources and a boundary between Harding Co and Quay Co. This arid environment relied on specifically identified wells to support ranching operations, such as Old Church Well, McCarty Well, and the East Chihuahua and West Chihuahua wells.

A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary transit through the terrain, connecting remote points like Whorla Blanca Well and North Orphan Well. The prevalence of these features, alongside others like Halfway Well and Sand Hill Well, underscores the meticulous management of the land required for cattle ranching during this era. The topography indicates a subtle, undulating surface where these vital water points dictated the movement of people and livestock.