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1964 Map of Ninemile Hill

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ninemile Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Lordsburg Mesa dominates this 1960s landscape, providing a clear picture of high-desert ranching and infrastructure in Hidalgo County. The terrain is marked by a sophisticated water management system essential for livestock, including numerous catchments like Odell Tank, Little Highway Tank, and the House Pasture Tank. This network supported local operations such as the Box M Ranch, located just north of the Southern Pacific rail line.

Industrial activity is evident through several extraction sites, including a Gravel Pit and Borrow Pit located near the prominent Ninemile Hill. Along the southern edge, the influence of the railroad is clear, with a Railroad Well and Adobe Windmill positioned to serve the steam or diesel needs of the era. The presence of the Pipeline and proximity to Lordsburg highlight the region's role as a transit corridor for both resources and transportation in the mid-20th century.