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1967 Map of North Lake

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of North Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

North Lake and the winding course of Arroyo del Macho characterize this high-desert landscape in Lincoln County. The mapping reveals a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources such as Lafferty Well, Percella Tank, and Sec Tank. While human settlements are sparse, the presence of the McNally Ranch, McGinnis, and Johnson Ranch indicate the established family ranching operations of the mid-20th century.

Industrial and logistical development is evident through a designated Landing Area and the corridor of several Pipelines crossing the terrain. The boundary between Lincoln and Chaves counties is clearly delineated, showing the geopolitical divisions of this New Mexico territory. These features, combined with a local Gravel Pit, provide a look at the infrastructure necessary for maintaining livestock and resource extraction in a region defined by its expansive arroyos and canyons.