1979 Map of Roswell

About this map

Roswell serves as the focal point of this 1970s landscape, where the confluence of the Rio Hondo and the Pecos River drainage systems dictates the pattern of settlement. The map captures the city’s expansion through suburban developments like Mountain View and South Spring Acres, alongside institutional landmarks such as the New Mexico Military Institute. Significant industrial and military transitions are evident at the Roswell Industrial Air Center and the Walker Air Base Auxiliary Landing Field No 3, reflecting the region’s mid-century aviation history. To the east, the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge and the Dexter Federal Fish Hatchery highlight a focus on conservation along the river corridor. The presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad running through Orchard Park, Dexter, and Hagerman underscores the enduring importance of the rail-and-river economy in the Pecos Valley.