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1973 Map of Weber City

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Weber City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The boundary between Quay and Curry Counties divides this High Plains landscape, where water access and family ranching infrastructure defined the local economy during the early 1970s. The settlement of Weber City anchors the southeast corner, while the surrounding terrain is marked by essential water sources such as Capps Lake, Law Lake, and numerous family-named wells including Brittain Well, Ritter Well, and Austin Well. These features indicate the critical importance of groundwater management in this arid stretch of eastern New Mexico.

Local history is preserved at the Yeakley Cemetery, located near the county line, providing a focal point for genealogical research in the region. The map also records small-scale land-use indicators such as a Gravel Pit, a Roadside Park for travelers, and the curious placement of a Boxcar and a Phone station. This survey captures a moment when traditional ranching life relied on a network of isolated wells and small community landmarks before modern consolidation changed the rural character of the borderlands.