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1959 Map of Upham

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Upham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad serves as the primary corridor through this high desert terrain, connecting small siding locations like Upham, Aleman, and Alivio. The landscape is defined by the cattle industry's footprint, where numerous water catchments such as Upside Down Tank, Saddle Tank, and McLeod Tank supported ranching operations in a dry environment. Family legacies are etched into the map at the Lyons-Slater Ranch, Lyons Homestead, and Tipton Ranch, offering specific coordinates for genealogical research in this part of Sierra County.

Topographically, the western edge rises into the prominence of Brushy Mountain and the Hogue Hills, cut by deep drainages like Apache Canyon and Green Canyon. Natural landmarks such as the Jornada Dikes and Point of Rocks provide distinct navigational anchors. This 1950s-era survey captures the area just as modern infrastructure began to appear, noted by the Microwave Sta situated near the county line.