1969 Map of Farisita

About this map

Farisita and Badito anchor this landscape along the Huerfano River, where the valley's water management is evidenced by the Garcia Ditch and Martin Ditch. The terrain is deeply grooved by a network of drainages including Oak Creek, Yellowstone Creek, and Turkey Creek, which carve through the high ground. For local historians and genealogists, the map reveals the locations of the Sanches Cem and an additional Cem near the river valley. The presence of numerous named springs such as Horse Spring, Willow Spring, and Dog Springs highlights the critical importance of reliable water sources in this arid Huerfano County environment during the late 1960s.