1969 Map of Badito Cone

About this map

Turkey Creek and its many tributaries, including Maes Creek and Gomez Creek, define the drainage patterns of this high-altitude landscape in Huerfano County. This 1969 field-checked survey highlights the transition from the San Isabel National Forest, which dominates the northern and eastern portions of the map, to the lower agricultural lands along the Huerfano River. Local history and genealogy are preserved in the locations of the Cisneros Cem and Maes Creek Cem, while landmarks like Badito Cone, Santana Butte, and the Arroyo Hondo provide prominent navigational points. The map documents the water infrastructure of the era, from the Huerfano Ditch to several remote water tanks and the St Jude Spring. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like the Santana Trail and Apache Trail, reflecting the area's isolation and reliance on livestock and water rights.