1984 Map of Vaughn

About this map

The high desert plains of the Torrance and Guadalupe County line are defined here by a series of critical transportation corridors. The town of Vaughn serves as a central junction where major routes including U.S. 60, U.S. 54, and U.S. 285 converge with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. This landscape is characterized by its internal drainage basins, most notably the salt flats of Laguna del Perro and La Salina on the western edge. Small settlements such as Encino, Milagro, and Lucy are scattered along the rail and highway lines, supporting the transit-based economy of this arid region. The topography transitions from these low basins up toward prominent landmarks like Pedernal Mountain and Armijo Peak, while numerous drainage features such as Pintada Draw and Arroyo de la Pintada carve through the mesa country.