1985 Map of Tower Hill South

About this map

Industrial potash mining defines the landscape of this New Mexico map, centered on the significant operations of the Mississippi Chemical Corp Potash Mine. The terrain is characterized by dramatic escarpments and dry drainage basins, most notably the Quahada Ridge and Livingston Ridge, which frame the low-lying Nash Draw. The presence of a Tailings Pond and Disposal Pond near the mining facilities illustrates the environmental footprint of the potash industry during the late 1970s and early 1980s. To the north, the Maroon Cliffs provide a sharp topographical boundary, while smaller features like Red Lake and Tower Hill serve as local landmarks. This survey captures a moment of intense resource extraction in the Permian Basin before modern reclamation efforts altered the surface visibility of these mining footprints.