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1954 Map of Seven Rivers

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Seven Rivers
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Seven Rivers anchors this landscape in the mid-1950s, situated at the confluence of several seasonal waterways and the Pecos River. The settlement is defined by its complex hydrology, where the North Seven Rivers, Middle Seven Rivers, and South Seven Rivers converge before meeting the main river channel. This area in Eddy County is notable for its natural water sources, including Major Johnson Springs, Bubbling Spring, and Roaring Spring, which provided essential resources in the arid terrain.

Evidence of local history and infrastructure is clear at the Seven Rivers Cemetery and a nearby Landing Field. The terrain is marked by the rugged Hills to the southwest, where the Willow Draw cuts through the elevation toward the river valley. The presence of a Transformer Sta and numerous windmills scattered across the sections illustrates the mid-century intersection of utility development and traditional ranching life.