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1972 Map of Red Hill

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Red Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The high plateau of Cimarron Mesa defines the northern reaches of this Catron County landscape, where the small community of Red Hill serves as a primary waypoint along Route 60. This 1970s survey captures a sparse ranching and grazing environment where water management is critical to survival, as evidenced by the distribution of numerous artificial catchments like Luna Tank, Loco Tank, and CC Tank.

Genealogists may find value in the specific identification of homesteads and outposts such as Davies Place, Mardelito Place, and the Lujan Windmill. These named features, along with landmarks like Cerro la Mula and the expansive Red Hill Draw, illustrate the pattern of human occupation across this arid terrain. The map also records the seasonal presence of Gatlin Lake and the intermittent flow of Erin Creek near the northeastern boundary.