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1967 Map of Dunlap

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

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Dunlap serves as the central point in this New Mexico landscape, a region defined by its critical reliance on water management and ranching operations. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage features like Arroyo de la Mora and Wylie Draw, where seasonal flows are harnessed through numerous man-made structures such as Grasshopper Tank, Shirley Tank, and Easley Tank. These catchments, along with named springs like Arroyo de la Mora Springs, supported the local livestock economy in the mid-20th century.

Evidence of early territorial passage persists through the trace of the Old Military Road, which cuts across the high ground. The map identifies specific family-held holdings and infrastructure including Key Ranch, Martin Ranch, and several wind-powered wells like King Windmill and Sheppard Windmill. This 1967 survey, updated with 1982 revisions, reveals a landscape where fence lines and water tanks dictate the movement of people and cattle across the arid De Baca County plains.