Yeso serves as the primary hub of this high-plains landscape in De Baca County, clustered along the railway and the intersection of local routes. The settlement's infrastructure is clearly delineated, anchored by the Yeso Post Office and the nearby Yeso Cemetery, which provide essential points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in this part of New Mexico. The surrounding terrain is defined by a network of rural corridors, including County Rd-1-8 and County Rd-1-30, which connect isolated homesteads like Hisel Ranch and Long Ranch to the town center. This survey captures a specific moment in the early 21st century, illustrating the enduring layout of a small ranching community and its continued reliance on a sparse but critical transportation grid.
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1954 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Sumner
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · West Camp
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · El Morro Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Ricardo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Alamogordo Dam
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Borica SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Cooper Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Horney Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Yeso
USGS Topo · 1:24,000