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1967 Map of Conejo Creek West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Conejo Creek West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Little Conejo Basin defines this high-desert landscape in De Baca County, where water sources dictated the patterns of ranching and travel during the mid-20th century. Named watering points such as Conejo Spring, Mum Spring, and the School Section Windmill reflect the essential infrastructure required for survival in this arid environment. The map details the drainage systems of Gillespie Draw and Blanco Canyon, which provide topographical relief across the plains.

Evidence of historical transit and land use is preserved through the marking of the Old Military Rd cutting across the southwestern terrain. This route, alongside established local hubs like Stevens Ranch and Trigg Ranch, illustrates the transition from frontier pathways to settled agricultural holdings. These features, combined with a network of windmills and springs, offer a focused view of the rural economy and geographic challenges of eastern New Mexico prior to more modern development.