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1981 Map of Shaw Mountain
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1981 Map of Shaw Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Shaw Mountain and Eds Peak dominate this landscape in Catron County, New Mexico. The geography is defined by a series of high-elevation peaks and deep drainages, including the prominent Shaw Canyon. In this arid region, water sources were critical for ranching and survival, as evidenced by the dispersed network of named water points such as Ocho Juan Well, Thurgood Well, Cawley Well, and Fullerton Spring. A singular Grave marked near the center of the sheet provides a poignant point of interest for local historians, suggesting an isolated interment far from established settlements. The 1981 mapping, based on aerial photography from the mid-1970s, illustrates a sparsely populated terrain where livestock management and the pursuit of water were the primary drivers of human movement across the high desert.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1981
Date Published1981
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain