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1972 Map of Turkey Ridge

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Turkey Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Turkey Ridge dominates this Socorro County landscape, a prominent landform that defines the local drainage and topography in the early 1970s. The area is characterized by an extensive network of water infrastructure essential for land management in this arid environment, ranging from Montezuma Well in the north to the southern reaches of Grumble Gulch. Numerous catchment features such as Turkey Ruins Tank and Pothole Tank indicate the vital role of water storage for the region's ranching or agricultural operations.

Researchers will find a collection of named water sources that often carry the legacy of early inhabitants or families, including Jerrett Well, Axtell Well, and Powell Well. The map also traces a network of fence lines, depicted by fine red dashed lines, which reveal the historical boundaries and property divisions of this part of New Mexico. The absence of major settlements highlights the isolated, working character of the land during this period of the twentieth century.