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1955 Map of Nations South Well

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Nations South Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Nations South Well Water and other essential water sources define this arid landscape in El Paso County during the mid-1950s. The map illustrates a specialized infrastructure of utility corridors and watering points, including a Aqueduct, Pipeline, and Telephone lines that traverse the desert floor. This network was vital for supporting remote outposts and local operations in a region where water management was the primary driver of development.

Local social and residential footprints are sparse but notable, featuring The Hueco Club with its adjacent Swimming Pool, and the isolated Rockhouse. The presence of Hueco Water Wells and Dagger Well Water underscores the reliance on groundwater to sustain these sites. These labels provide researchers with a clear record of the specific ranching or industrial outposts that existed before later expansion or changes in land use in this part of the Chihuahuan Desert.