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1973 Map of Weber City

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Weber City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The High Plains of eastern New Mexico define this landscape, where the boundary between Quay County and Curry County cuts through a region marked by vital water infrastructure. Settlement is sparse, with the community of Weber City serving as a primary point of reference in the southeastern corner. The reliance on subterranean water sources is evident through a network of named sites including Ritter Well, Law Well, Brittain Well, and Austin Well, which support the livestock and agricultural needs of the plateau.

Evidence of local history and transport remains visible in the terrain, from the Yeakley Cem to the curious notation of a Boxcar near the county line. The presence of Capps Lake and Law Lake provides a rare surface-water contrast to the surrounding plains. For those tracing land use, the map meticulously records numerous Drill Holes and a Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's geological exploration and resource extraction during the early 1970s.