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1943 Map of Texas Hill

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Texas Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The high Chihuahuan desert and the rugged Guadalupe Mountains transition within the Lincoln National Forest, where this 1943 survey documents a landscape defined by ranching and Depression-era public works. Ranching headquarters such as Armstrong & Armstrong Headquarters Ranch and the Hardin Ranch anchor the northern reaches, while the Indian Side Camp (CCC) represents the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps in developing the region's infrastructure.

The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the sharp descent of The Rim into Big Dog Canyon to the stark expanses of Algerita Flat and Salt Flat. Life in this arid environment revolves around vital water sources, mapped here through a dense network of catchment features like Trimble Tank, Segrest Waterhole, and Hardin Well. To the south, the Brokeoff Mts and Ares Peak dominate the skyline, illustrating the remote and difficult geography of the Otero and Eddy County border.