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1982 Map of Selden Canyon NE

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Selden Canyon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Jornada Experimental Range dominates this landscape in southern New Mexico, representing a specialized agricultural research area managed by the USDA. This 1982 orthophotomap provides a clear view of the complex water management systems required for range management in the arid Chihuahuan Desert. The distribution of livestock watering points is extensive, featuring named sites like Fleming Tank, Cassady Tank, and Valentine Tank, which were essential for cattle operations across the flats.

Natural and engineered water features such as Red Lake and its associated Red Lake Well indicate the reliance on groundwater and seasonal catchment. Terrain features like Antelope Flat and Horse Camp Draw provide context for the historical movement of stock and the positioning of infrastructure. For researchers, the presence of localized names like Wagoner Well and Lucero Tank offers evidence of the families and workers who maintained these remote range improvements.