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1943 Map of Nash Draw
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1943 Map of Nash Draw

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Potash mining operations define the industrial landscape of this Eddy County region, most notably at the U. S. Potash Co Mine and the nearby International Minerals & Chemical Corp Mine. Surveyed in the late 1930s, the map reveals a high-desert environment where water sources like Lindsey Lake and several man-made improvements including Nash Well and Bar F Well were critical for both industry and ranching. The topographic detail follows the dramatic descent of the Nash Draw depression, framed by prominent geological features like Livingston Ridge and Quahada Ridge. Ranching outposts such as Crawford Ranch and James Ranch sit isolated across the arid terrain, connected by primitive roads and the primary artery of U. S. Route No. 62. The survey captures a specific era of New Mexico's mineral extraction history, showing the expansive rail spurs and surface infrastructure required to support deep-well mining in the Permian Basin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain