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1973 Map of Wetherly Lake

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Wetherly Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Wetherly Lake and its surrounding drainage basin define this high plains landscape in Union County during the early 1970s. The hydrology of the region is documented through a complex network of seasonal waterways and perennial sources, including North Branch, South Branch, and Corrumpa Creek. To the south, Rafaelita Creek and Rafael Creek transition into Sand Creek, illustrating the natural water management of the semi-arid terrain.

Transport and industry are concentrated in the southwestern corner, where the Colorado and Southern railroad line cuts across the survey area. Local landmarks such as the distinctive Lonesome Rock and the presence of a Gravel Pit suggest a landscape used for both transit and resource extraction. Significant water points like Black Springs provided critical landmarks for land management and cattle operations in this sparsely populated portion of New Mexico.