1964 Map of Third Canyon

About this map

McPhaul Ranch sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, illustrating the remote ranching operations of central New Mexico in the mid-1960s. The topography is defined by the massive Third Canyon Mesa and a network of drainages including Goat Canyon and Harrington Canyon that feed toward the Rio Salado. The map documents the critical water infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment, marked by numerous isolated features such as Corrals Windmill, Cow Spring, and Bobcat Well.