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1943 Map of West Carlsbad

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Pecos River and its western drainage system define this landscape of early 1940s Eddy County, where the desert flats meet the rising Guadalupe Mountains. This map documents a critical era of military and agricultural development, anchored by the Carlsbad Army Air Field and the irrigation infrastructure of Lake Avalon and Spencer Dam. Between the river and the peaks, a network of family ranches—including the Lovejoy Ranch, Denny Ranch, and Miller Ranch—highlights the ranching economy's reliance on scattered water sources like Kee Tank and Thayer Wells.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 21 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain