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1972 Map of Orndorff Ranch, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Orndorff Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Orndorff Ranch and Fernandez Ranch anchor this arid New Mexico landscape, illustrating the essential relationship between high-desert ranching and available water sources. The terrain is defined by the winding Arroyo Chupadera and the drainage of Mesa Well Canyon in the southeast. Evidence of the region's ranching infrastructure is visible in the network of water features like Wilson Well, South Well, and Little Jug Tank, which were vital for sustaining livestock in this environment. The presence of a Landing Strip near the Orndorff property suggests the modern logistical needs of managing such large, isolated holdings in the early 1970s. While ranching dominates the surface, scattered labels for Prospect and other mineral explorations hint at the localized mining history common throughout Socorro County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain