1968 Map of Autograph Cliff NW

About this map

The Cimarron River winds through this high plains landscape at the border of Oklahoma and Colorado during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes where the river valley cuts into the surrounding plateaus of the Kenton and Garrett areas. Much of the northern portion of the map is protected as part of the Comanche National Grassland, reflecting a conservation era focused on stabilizing these historic grazing lands. Local landmarks such as North Canyon and Cold Sprs Cr provide evidence of the vital water sources that have sustained ranching and travel in this arid panhandle region for generations. A small, unnamed Cem stands as a quiet marker of early settlement history, while the proximity of the Baca and Cimarron County line highlights the intersection of state and county jurisdictions in this remote corner of the West.