1978 Map of Valle Bonito NE

About this map

The high desert terrain along the Arizona-New Mexico border defines this 1978 survey, where the landscape is marked by sharp elevation changes and seasonal drainage systems. The survey area straddles the line between Apache County, Arizona and Cibola County, New Mexico, showing a region largely defined by its water sources and ranching history. The Lynch Ranch appears as a primary point of human settlement amidst the complex network of arroyos and draws. Notable water features like Pine Springs Wash and Aguaje Draw illustrate the natural flow of the land, while the presence of the Pine Springs Well highlights the vital infrastructure required for life in this arid borderland region. The map captures a moment before modern developments, preserving the original ranching footprints and traditional land boundaries of the Southwest.