1978 Map of Valle Bonito NE

About this map

Lynch Ranch and the landmark high ground at Hinkson define this high-desert landscape situated directly on the border between Arizona and New Mexico. Surveyed in the late 1970s, the map reveals a rugged terrain dominated by seasonal drainages, most notably Pine Springs Wash and Aguaje Draw. This sparsely settled area, spanning the line between Apache County, Arizona and Valencia County, New Mexico, shows the essential water infrastructure required for ranching in such an environment, including the Pine Springs Well. The map captures a specific moment in the rural West, recording the intersections of state lines and county boundaries against a backdrop of complex natural topography.