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1918 Map of Victorio

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Victorio
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1946
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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The United States-Mexico international border defines the southern edge of this 1918 survey, where the rugged terrain of the Cedar Mountain Range dominates the landscape of southern New Mexico. Mining and ranching appear as the primary drivers of settlement and activity during this era. The Sierra Rica Mines and Occidental Mines are situated along the southern boundary, suggesting the region's mineral importance. Transport across this arid environment relied heavily on the El Paso and Southwestern railroad, which passes through Victorio and Savoya.

Water sources were essential for sustaining both people and livestock, evidenced by family-named landmarks such as Wamels Pond, Wamels Upper Well, and Dayles Well. Ranching operations like the Bud Williams Ranch and Flying W Ranch are tucked between the peaks, while established routes like the Klondike Road and Hachita Road provided necessary connections through the high desert and across Hermanas Draw.