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1961 Map of Whitehorse

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Whitehorse
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-desert landscape in northwestern New Mexico, separating the drainage of the Fajada Wash from the headwaters of the North Fork Arroyo Chico. At the heart of the area is the settlement of Whitehorse, which by the early 1960s featured a dedicated Landing Strip and utility infrastructure like a Sewage Disposal site. This remote terrain is characterized by massive landforms such as Chaco Mesa and Mesa Alta, where water management was critical for survival and ranching.

Evidence of human activity across eras is visible in the presence of the Mesa Ruins Pueblo and the Prairie Dog Trading Post, indicating a long history of commerce and habitation. Ranching infrastructure is scattered throughout the region, including the Tucker Windmill and Spider Well. The map also documents modern developments such as a significant Pipeline crossing the high plains, illustrating the transition of the region from a traditional trading landscape to one integrated into modern energy networks.