1965 Map of South Peak

About this map

South Peak dominates the eastern landscape of this high-desert region in Luna County, serving as the literal high point of the rugged Florida Mountains. This 1965 survey illustrates the isolation and essential infrastructure of the American Southwest, where water management is the primary driver of human activity. Landmarks like Mc Bee Windmill, the Palayo Tank, and a series of numbered wells (such as Well 4216) define the habitable pockets of the terrain.