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1996 Map of Selden Canyon NE

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Selden Canyon NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The Jornada Experimental Range dominates this landscape in southern New Mexico, serving as a vast research area for the USDA. This high desert terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for rangeland science and livestock management. Numerous family-named and geographic catchments such as Cassady Tank, Fleming Tank, and Lucero Tank are interspersed across the basin, alongside reliable water sources like Red Lake Well and Wagoner Well.

Arid features like Antelope Flat and the Horse Camp Draw drainage define the topography, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Chihuahuan Desert. The map reveals the infrastructure of mid-century agricultural research, where water security dictated the movement of people and animals. From Red Lake to the scattered tanks, the placement of these features provides insight into the historic footprint of the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Doña Ana County.