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1963 Map of Orphan Annie Rock

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Orphan Annie Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Orphan Annie Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert portion of McKinley County, where the drainage systems of the American West split. The Continental Divide winds through the center of the sheet, dictating the flow of seasonal water into features like Sandoval Arroyo and Inditos Draw. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals a landscape primarily defined by its topographic relief and sparse ranching infrastructure.

Human presence is limited to remote outposts such as Escondido Ranch and scattered water sources necessary for survival in the arid environment. The map captures the placement of several Wells and the Orphan Annie Tank, essential markers for local history researchers tracing the development of land use and livestock management in this region during the mid-20th century. The intricate contour lines illustrate the complex mesas and canyons that characterize this segment of the New Mexico landscape.