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1950 Map of Tyrone

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Tyrone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

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The Burro Mountains define the high-desert landscape of this corner of Grant County, where the Continental Divide weaves across the rugged terrain. The 1950 field check reveals a region heavily shaped by mineral extraction, particularly centered on Tyrone, where the infrastructure of an industrial mining era is visible through features like the Klondike Tunnel and numerous shafts. A small Cem and a Brick Kiln near Oak Grove Creek suggest the domestic life that once supported these remote operations.

Transportation is dominated by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR in the northeast and a network of early roads, including Route 180. Water management is crucial in this arid environment, evidenced by scattered Windmills and named drainages such as San Vicente Arroyo and Graveyard Draw. These labels provide a detailed view of the high-country peaks, including Indian Pk and Bald Mtn, during a decade of active mining development.