1966 Map of Cooper Ranch

About this map

Salado Creek cuts through the northern reach of this landscape, marking a prominent corridor of activity on the border of Guadalupe and De Baca counties. The high plains of this region are characterized by isolated ranching infrastructure and evidence of earlier habitations. Notable landmarks include the Cooper Ranch and several sites marked simply as Ruins, which offer a look at the scattered settlement patterns of the mid-1960s. Water management is a primary theme of the terrain, visible through features like the Upper Wagon Windmill, various Water Tanks, and a Spring. The presence of a small Cem near the creek provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families from this era of New Mexico ranching history.