
P O L Ranch sits near the southwestern edge of this Chihuahuan Desert landscape, situated along the border of Luna Co and Dona Ana Co. The map, based on 1964 aerial photography, reveals a region defined by water scarcity and cattle ranching. Scattered water sources such as Birchfield Well, Good Luck Well, and Eagle Nest Windmill are essential markers across the arid terrain. Natural landmarks like the prominent Eagle Nest and the nearby Prospect mine site offer insight into the local topography and small-scale exploration efforts of the mid-1960s. A network of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigating between these remote points, including the volcanic landforms of the Butte and the Black Hills to the east.
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1917 · Camel Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Aden
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1951 · Mt. Riley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Las Cruces
USGS Topo · 1:250,000