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1964 Map of Williams Ranch

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Williams Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Williams Ranch sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Luna County during the mid-1960s. The seasonal Mimbres River tracks through the eastern portion of the quadrangle, supported by a network of water management features including the Wamel Canal, a Gaging Sta, and isolated points like Middle Well. The topography is defined by the prominent Black Mountain in the east and Clabber Top Hill to the west, with the distinctive Jones Spring Draw cutting a north-south path through the center.

Evidence of historical habitation and infrastructure is clear, from unidentified Ruins to the vital transportation corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad at the southern edge. The map captures an era of ranching and early aviation, noting several clearings for a Landing Strip and a Pumping Station. These details reveal a landscape reliant on groundwater and rail connectivity for its survival and industry.