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1966 Map of Alamocitos Camp

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Alamocitos Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Alamocitos Camp serves as a focal point for this 1960s study of the High Plains landscape in Oldham County. The terrain is defined by the intricate drainage systems of Alamocitos Creek and its many prongs, including the West Prong, Middle Prong, and East Prong. This network of arroyos and canyons creates a complex topography where water security was paramount for ranching operations.

The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by a series of named water sources and windmills, such as the East Alamocitos Windmill, Skunk Arroyo Windmill, and Oil Well Windmill. These scattered features, along with stock tanks like Goodnight Tank and LS Tank, reveal the essential water management required to sustain life and livestock in this semi-arid Texas panhandle region. Natural water points like Big Spring and Skunk Arroyo Spring further emphasize the historical reliance on reliable groundwater sources.