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1982 Map of Pink Peak

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Pink Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

White Sands Missile Range occupies the southern reaches of this high desert landscape, representing a significant military presence in Socorro County during the early 1980s. The terrain is dominated by the massive Chapadera Mesa, which is dissected by numerous drainages including Lutz Canyon and Taylor Canyon. These canyons provided natural corridors through the varied elevation, marked by prominent landmarks such as Pink Peak.

Water management for ranching and industry is evident through a network of specialized infrastructure, including Taylor Well, New Well Windmill, and numerous named tanks like School Section Tank and Lisa Tank. To the north, the presence of the Star Mine and other unnamed mining operations accessed via the Iron Road underscores the region's extraction history. This 1982 survey captures the intersection of traditional land use with 20th-century defense and communication needs, as seen at the Radio Tower site.