1972 Map of Turkey Ridge NE

About this map

White Lake Cem sits on a small rise above the central basin of this arid landscape in Socorro County. The terrain is defined by the intermittent waters of White Lake and the essential infrastructure of ranching and survival in the high desert, such as the North Sloan Well. This 1970s survey illustrates a region where life is oriented around scarce water sources and large-scale land divisions, marked by the intersection of Townships 1 and 2 South and Ranges 8 and 9 East. The map provides a detailed look at the scattered wells and topographic depressions that characterize this part of New Mexico, offering a clear view of the rural township grid before modern developments.