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1982 Map of Pipeline Canyon
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1982 Map of Pipeline Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Fort Bliss Military Reservation (Mc Gregor Range) dominates this high-desert landscape in Otero County during the early 1980s. This orthophotomap provides a rare hybrid view of the arid terrain, combining traditional topographic contouring with an underlying aerial photograph to reveal the distribution of scrub and exposed rock. Water management is the primary sign of human modification here, evidenced by the presence of Escondida Tank, Boone Tank, and a prominent Aqueduct that cuts across the northeastern reaches. The rugged path of Pipeline Canyon meanders through the central region, while scattered infrastructure like a isolated Corral and a Drill Hole point to livestock ranching and exploration occurring within or adjacent to the federal military boundary. This composite view illustrates the starkness of the New Mexico desert as it was utilized for both defense and resource management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1982
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain