1966 Map of Ojo Negro Creek

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this Guadalupe County landscape, feeding into the northern reaches of the Alamogordo Reservoir. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems, including Ojo Negro Creek and the sweeping Borica Draw, which transition from the higher elevations of Cañon de Hughes toward the river valley. Numerous Ruins are scattered across the terrain, particularly near the river's edge and the canyon bluffs, indicating a history of previous occupation and abandoned structures along the water's path. Water management and monitoring are evidenced by the Puerto de Luna Gaging Sta, situated near a bend in the river. This mid-1960s survey captures the area during a period when portions of the landscape were designated as subject to controlled inundation from the reservoir downstream.