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1965 Map of Steins

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Steins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Mining operations and cattle ranching define this high-desert corridor of Hidalgo County during the mid-1960s. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts through the northern reach of the Peloncillo Mountains, passing the settlement of Steins and its nearby Quarry. To the south, a concentration of extraction sites like the North Star Mine, Silver Hill Mine, and Johnny Bull Mine dot the slopes of Still Ridge and Carbonate Hill, illustrating the intensive mineral exploration of the era.

The flatlands to the east reveal a sparse ranching economy, marked by scattered outposts such as Smith Ranch and McCants Ranch alongside vital water sources like Walker Windmill. Near the southeastern corner, the Cotton City Community Bldg and Valley View Ch serve as local landmarks for the rural population living at the edge of the mountains, while the intersection at Road Forks marks a primary transit point for travelers moving across the state line.