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1961 Map of Williamsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Rio Grande corridor south of Truth or Consequences defines this high-desert landscape in the early 1960s. The village of Williamsburg sits at the northern edge, near where the river transitions into the northern reaches of the Caballo Reservoir. Agricultural life is evident along the Community Ditch, a system of irrigation that supported local farming in the arid terrain.

Further south, the small settlement of Las Palomas serves as a local focal point, anchored by the Las Palomas Ch. The topography is dominated by numerous drainage systems cutting toward the river, including Palomas Creek, Kelly Canyon, and the deep Cañon del Molino Viejo. This edition also captures mid-century social landmarks like the Rodeo Ground and a Drive-in Theater, reflecting the community's recreational culture during the post-war era.