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1962 Map of Roswell South

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Roswell South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Roswell expansion and industrial conversion dominate this mid-century survey of the Chaves County landscape. The southern outskirts of the city show a transition from traditional agricultural holdings like Sacra Farm and Brown Bros Ranch to modern infrastructure. A significant portion of the map is occupied by the Roswell Industrial Air Center, a sprawling facility located south of the city center. Along the urban fringe, residential development is evident at Mountain View, supported by local institutions such as Monterrey Sch, Pecos Sch, and South Park Cemetery.

The hydrology of the high plains is marked by the winding course of the Rio Hondo, including its Old Channel, and the drainage of Rocky Arroyo. Further south, the landscape returns to larger land tracts and established family operations, including the Casarez Ranch, Kerr Ranch, and Godkin Ranch. Transportation is anchored by the A T & S F railroad and a grid of thoroughfares including South Main Street and Grand Avenue.