1990 Map of Nichols Canyon

About this map

Redrock Mesa and the winding course of the Gila River define this corner of the New Mexico landscape where the border between Hidalgo Co and Grant Co cuts through steep canyon country. The area reflects a history of small-scale extraction and ranching, evidenced by the presence of the Black Bob Mine, Wilson Mine, and Consolation Mine tucked into the ridges south of Deadman Ridge. Transportation and water management are key themes here, with the Trans Line crossing the rugged terrain while a Gaging Sta and Check Dam monitor the river's flow near the small Cem and local Landing Strip. The network of corrals and windmills, such as the Bar U Windmill Corral and Anderson Windmill, highlights the enduring importance of water sources like Nichols Spring for local stock raising in this arid environment.