1967 Map of Dark Canyon

About this map

The South Wichita River winds through the northern breaks of King County, defining a landscape of deep drainage and ranching infrastructure. This mid-century survey illustrates the ranching operations typical of the Rolling Plains, centered around the Bateman Ranch and auxiliary sites like Eight Camp and Pickett Pens. The distribution of water is a critical theme across the sheet, with numerous windmills such as Ash Windmill, Lobo Windmill, and Blair Windmill serving as vital landmarks for local cattle operations.