1963 Map of Tanner Ranch

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Tanner Ranch and several neighboring family cattle operations dominate this high-desert landscape in the early 1960s. The map illustrates a ranching economy reliant on water management, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Dee Tank, Hook Tank, and Johnson Tanks. Settlement is sparse, represented by isolated landmarks such as the Jernigan Homestead and Cauhaupe Ranch. The topography is defined by the massive escarpment of The Rim to the northeast, where the land rises sharply into the Lincoln National Forest. Seasonal drainage patterns are clearly marked by Piñon Creek and Jernigan Wash, which channel runoff through the arid basins between the prominent ridge lines. A lone Pipeline cutting across the northern sections provides a rare sign of mid-century industrial infrastructure in this livestock-focused territory.