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1978 Map of Boyero

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Boyero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Big Sandy Creek carves a green corridor through the high plains of Lincoln County, defining the settlement patterns of this cattle-ranching landscape in the late 1970s. The Union Pacific railroad tracks parallel the creek's course, providing a vital transportation artery that supports the small community of Boyero. Near the town, the Boyero Cem serves as a quiet record of early settlers, while the T-Cross Ranch indicates the enduring importance of large-scale ranching operations in the region.

The topography is characterized by expansive flats and gentle depressions like Buffalo Basin, interrupted by drainage features such as Schoolhouse Gulch. Infrastructure is sparse but significant, with a major Pipeline cutting across the southwestern quadrant. This survey, based on 1974 aerial photography, illustrates a classic Western landscape where life and commerce are tethered to the rare reliable water sources and the path of the transcontinental rail line.