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1963 Map of Woodson Canyon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Woodson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lincoln National Forest dominates this Otero County landscape, where a complex network of drainages and high flats supported mid-century ranching and water management. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Chiquita Canyon and Perk Canyon, with the Agua Chiquita Creek serving as a primary hydrological artery. Land use in the early 1960s is reflected in the numerous named tanks and wells, such as Stephens Well and Dougherty Well, which were essential for livestock in these high-elevation pastures.

Local landmarks like Bible Rock and the Lewis Ranch provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family holdings. The transition from the timbered slopes to open areas like Miller Flats and McDonald Flat illustrates the traditional spatial division between grazing land and the protected forest interior. Traces of early infrastructure are visible in the Miller Flats Road and Mc Donald Road, which connect these isolated upland features.