1967 Map of Conejo Creek East

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep valley through De Baca County in the late 1960s, creating a stark contrast between the riparian corridor and the arid plains. Along its banks, the Trigg Ranch River Camp serves as a lone hub of activity in this ranching landscape. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems such as Conejo Creek, Alamo Draw, and Eighteenmile Draw, which feed toward the river from the surrounding high ground. Natural water sources like Shaw Spring and Blanco Canyon Springs are vital anchors for the cattle operations that dominate the region. To the east, the topography rises toward the prominent height of Baldy Mountain, while Crane Canyon cuts through the bluffs. This survey illustrates the essential infrastructure of the mid-century ranching West, documented through isolated landmarks like Rattlesnake Windmill and Horse Pasture Well.