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1964 Map of Wagon Mound

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wagon Mound
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Wagon Mound anchors this 1964 survey of the northeastern New Mexico high plains, where the historic Santa Fe Trail and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad corridor define the local geography. The landscape is characterized by prominent volcanic mesas like Santa Clara Mesa and the sweeping Las Mesas del Conjelon to the south.

Water sources are vital in this arid terrain, with numerous named points such as Correa Spring, Big Willow Spring, and the expansive Salt Lake situated within the State Game Management Area. Settled life is reflected in the presence of Hillside Cem, Mountain View Cem, and the small community of Levy to the north. The map also records mid-century infrastructure including a Landing Strip, gas wells, and a roadside park along the highway, illustrating the transition from traditional trail routes to modern transportation.