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2011 Map of Progresso

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Progresso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Progresso and its surrounding ranchlands occupy the high plains of Torrance County, where the topography is defined by the massive Mesa de los Jumanos. This early 21st-century landscape is characterized by its reliance on traditional water sources and isolated ranching operations. The network of county roads, including County Rd-90 and County Rd-89, connects several established family holdings such as the Hansen Ranch, Osborne Ranch, and the DeVaney Ranch.

Evidence of the area's agricultural life is found in the distribution of named water features like Garden Windmill, Jew Windmill, and Houston Windmill, which provide critical support for livestock across the arid terrain. For genealogists and local historians, the Progresso Cemetery remains a significant landmark near the community center, while names like Piggott Ranch and Brown Ranch reflect the enduring legacy of the region's landownership patterns.