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1982 Map of Summerford Mountain

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Summerford Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Jornada Experimental Range (U S D A) occupies the northern expanse of this 1980s orthophotomosaic, a landscape dedicated to agricultural research in the Chihuahuan Desert. The map utilizes a photographic base, revealing the sparse vegetation and drainage patterns of the arid terrain, including the meandering Lucero Arroyo in the south. The dominant topographical features are the Dona Ana Mountains, anchored by the distinctive peak of Summerford Mountain.

Institutional land use defines this area, with the New Mexico State University Animal Science Ranch covering significant territory. Researchers and genealogists can pinpoint specific infrastructure from this era, such as the State University Ranch Headquarters and several remote water sources like Camp Well, Co-op Well, and West Well. A prominent Pipeline cuts across the eastern edge, marking the industrial utility required to support operations in this high-desert environment.