1959 Map of Rincon

About this map

The Rincon Valley serves as a vital corridor for agriculture and transportation in this 1959 survey of Doña Ana County. Anchored by the settlement of Rincon, the landscape is defined by the managed waters of the Rio Grande, which are distributed through an intricate network of irrigation features including the Hatch Canal, Rincon Canal, and the Rincon Siphon. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the Caballo Mountains, where the Hatch Microwave Station stands as a mid-century communication landmark.