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1965 Map of North Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of North Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Tres Hermanas Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this 1960s Luna County survey, rising sharply above the surrounding desert floor. Centered on the trio of North Peak, Middle Peak, and South Peak, the terrain reveals a history of land use defined by mineral prospecting and cattle ranching in an arid environment. The presence of the Lindy Ann Mine and various Gravel Pits suggests localized extraction efforts, while a network of Jeep Trails provides access to remote landmarks like Manning Canyon.

Water management is the critical infrastructure of this region, evidenced by numerous named improvements such as Lonesome Cabin Tank, Crump Tank, and several specialized windmills including Sturley Windmill and High Windmill. These features, along with outposts like Inmon Ranch and the Lonesome Cabin, illustrate the tenacity of New Mexico high-desert ranching. Seasonal drainages like Seventysix Draw and Mary Lee Draw further define the local topography, carving paths through the Greasewood Hills.