Antelope Wells New Mexico USGS 15-Min Topographic Map

This sheet is a 1919 edition of the Antelope Wells New Mexico USGS topographic map. It is an original United States Geological Survey print in fair condition.

SHEET NOTES
Excellent historical reference despite missing sheet corner.

HOW THIS MAP CAN BE USED
In addition to making a fascinating conversation piece, this sheet would make a unique and prized gift for anyone interested in this area, be perfect as a reference for genealogy studies or general historical research, or fill that missing piece in your collection.

* Title-> Antelope Wells
* State-> New Mexico
* Edition-> 1919

FEATURES SHOWN ON THE MAP
The Antelope Wells 15-minute map shows cities and towns, roads, railroads, rivers, creeks, elevation contour lines, public land survey lines, county, state, and other administrative boundaries as they existed at the time of the survey in 1917. All known structures (houses, businesses, churches, schools, barns, cabins, etc) are also shown, with exceptions in some urban areas, where only landmark buildings may be shown.

* Series-> 15-minute
* Scale-> 1:62500
* Contour Interval-> 25 Foot

SURVEYING AND CARTOGRAPHY
The Antelope Wells map was field surveyed before aerial photography methods were widely used in map data gathering. It was drawn by skilled cartographers at the United States Geological Survey based on plane table field survey information as well as information gathered from local residents in the area. This piece displays the remarkable abilities of early government map makers, who placed a strong emphasis on creating complete, accurate, and cartographically appealing maps.

* Surveyed-> 1917 Field Survey
* Geographer-> R.B. Marshall

A VALUABLE HISTORICAL RECORD
Maps from the 15-minute series for the continental United States are no longer produced or printed by the USGS and original prints are becoming increasingly difficult to find. They are a valuable historical record for an area, as they contain many placenames and features that have been dropped from more recent maps.

* Sheet Dimensions-> 17 x 21 inches (approximate)
* Map Dimensions-> 15 x 17 1/2 inches
* Map Coverage-> 15 x 17 miles

SHEET CONDITION: Fair
* Sheet Notes-> very lightly handled, never folded, lower right portion of sheet has been removed extending into the unsurveyed Mexico portion of map
* Map Area-> no markings, no blemishes
* Collar Area-> no markings, no blemishes, no edge tears

PLACENAMES
The following places are found within the boundary of this quadrangle. They may or may not be shown or labeled, depending on the map series and vintage.
* Counties Covered-> Hidalgo
* Rivers and Streams-> Whitewater Creek, Rough Creek, Lower Deer Creek, East Fork Brushy Creek, and Deer Creek
* Water Bodies-> Been Tank