1949 Map of Wade Ranch

About this map

Wade Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this ranching landscape of Chaves County, captured during a 1949 survey. The terrain is defined by dry drainage systems such as Long Arroyo and Sand Draw, alongside the East Fork, which channel water during the infrequent rains of the high plains. The map reveals the critical infrastructure of the era’s livestock and early industrial attempts, featuring multiple water catchments like Horse Pasture Tank and Mesquite Tank.