1962 Map of South Spring

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The South Spring River and the Pecos River define the eastern edge of this Chaves County landscape, where agriculture and early aviation meet. The presence of Walker Air Force Base on the western boundary signals the Cold War-era military significance of the region, while the Hagerman Canal and various Gravel Pits illustrate the local reliance on irrigation and mineral extraction. Small residential clusters and agricultural centers like Fairbanks, East Grand Plains, and Midway are linked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which cuts diagonally across the terrain. Researchers will find distinct cultural markers of the mid-20th century, from the Drive-in Theater near Shady Grove to the industrial presence of Radio Towers and a Substation. Named holdings such as South Spring Ranch and Oasis Ranch provide evidence of established ranching operations during this period of development.