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1978 Map of Strychnine Draw

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Strychnine Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Strychnine Camp sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in southeastern New Mexico, where the borders of Chaves and Eddy counties meet. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, most notably the namesake Strychnine Draw and several long, winding canyons such as Crooked Canyon and Deer Canyon. The presence of Wilburn Tank and various unnamed water tanks emphasizes the necessity of water management in this arid grazing land.

Industrial activity is represented by a Gravel Pit located near the confluence of Crooked Canyon and Deer Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the remote ranching infrastructure of the late 1970s, marking features like Buzzard Canyon and Goat Canyon that dominate the local geography. This survey documents the area shortly after field checks in 1974, recording the complex terrain and sparse human presence before further modern developments reached these rugged county lines.