1967 Map of Dunlap NE

About this map

Whites Draw and Gillespie Draw define the drainage patterns across this high desert landscape in De Baca County, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. The map reveals an intricate network of named water sources essential for cattle ranching, including the McClure Windmill, North Markel Windmill, and South SoRelle Windmill. These dispersed wells support family-named holdings such as the Steele Ranch, Cook Ranch, and Key Ranch, illustrating the remote and specialized nature of mid-century New Mexico livestock operations. Historical transit is preserved through the alignment of the Old Military Road in the southeast, while the lonely Engleville Cem provides a genealogical touchstone for researchers tracing the families who once occupied this arid terrain.