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1967 Map of Conejo Creek West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Conejo Creek West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Little Conejo Basin and the winding course of Conejo Creek dominate this 1960s landscape in De Baca County. This high-plains terrain is defined by its water sources and ranching infrastructure, featuring established sites like Stevens Ranch and Trigg Ranch. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by Gillespie Draw, Whites Draw, and the depths of Blanco Canyon, which provided essential geography for early transit and livestock management.

Evidence of historical movement across the plains is found in the path of the Old Military Rd, cutting through the southwestern portion of the survey. Essential to survival in this arid environment, numerous water features and livestock improvements are documented, including Conejo Spring, Mum Spring, and specialized infrastructure like the School Section Windmill and Brannon Windmill. These markers reflect a century-old reliance on localized groundwater to support a sparse but persistent ranching economy.