1967 Map of Chivata Canyon

About this map

Gallo Arroyo and Chivata Canyon dominate this landscape of high plains and deeply cut drainage systems in southeastern New Mexico. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, the map reveals a remote ranching territory along the border of Lincoln and Chaves Counties. Human activity is centered on water management for livestock, evidenced by numerous man-made features like South Camp Tank, Canal Tank, and North Windmill. A primary historical artery, the Old Military Road, cuts across the eastern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a reminder of early transportation routes through this arid terrain. The Circle F Ranch stands as the primary named settlement, surrounded by a network of named canyons including Treasure Canyon, Shorty Canyon, and Padilla Canyon, which illustrate the complex topography and local naming conventions of the era.