1996 Map of Campo NW

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this section of the high plains in Baca County, where the landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Sand Arroyo and the deeper cut of Ute Canyon. This 1996 revision by the USDA Forest Service highlights a region where land use and preservation are closely linked, showing the complex boundary patterns between public grassland and private inholdings. Genealogists and local historians will find the solitary Lone Star Cem located in the northern reaches, a poignant marker of early homesteading efforts in this arid environment. The southern edge of the map is defined by the North Fork Cimarron River, which provides a vital water source for the region's ranching economy. The map also meticulously traces an extensive network of pipelines and four-wheel-drive trails, reflecting the modern industrial and recreational infrastructure overlaying the traditional cattle-grazing landscape.