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1959 Map of Upham

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor anchors the desert landscape of this 1959 survey, tracing a line through small rail-side settlements and ranching outposts. Communities such as Aleman, Upham, and Alivio dot the eastern plains, while the western reaches are defined by the rising elevation of Brushy Mountain and the Hogback Hills. This terrain is a network of water-scarce ranchlands, where cattle operations relied on numerous named water catchments like the Lyons Red Tank and family-named landmarks including the Lyons-Slater Ranch and Tipton Ranch. The infrastructure of the mid-20th century is evident in the presence of a Microwave Sta and Radio Relay Sta atop the high ground. Numerous windmills, such as the Gaume Windmill and Yoast Windmill, provide evidence of the vital groundwater extraction necessary for survival in this arid New Mexico environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain