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1969 Map of Campana

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Campana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Pablo Montoya Grant dominates this high-plains landscape in San Miguel County, where ranching infrastructure and remote canyon drainages define the area's geography. During the late 1960s, the small settlement of Campana served as a central point in this sparsely populated territory, situated near the Trigg Landing Strip and a local Water Tank. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Atarque Creek and Medio Creek, which have carved deep features such as Muertos Canyon and Seco Canyon.

Survival in this arid environment relied heavily on a distributed system of water sources, evidenced by the numerous named windmills scattered across the map. From the Rock Hole Windmill in the north to the Red Spring Windmill at the southern edge, these features highlight the vital role of groundwater management for the local livestock industry. Other operational landmarks like Mule Camp and the Medio Shipping Pasture Windmill point to the organized movement of cattle through these canyons.