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1969 Map of Farisita

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Farisita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Huerfano River valley serves as the central anchor for this 1969 topographic survey, revealing a landscape defined by traditional water management and small agricultural settlements. The town of Farisita sits near the confluence of Turkey Creek and the river, where the Garcia Ditch highlights the critical role of irrigation in this semi-arid Huerfano County region. To the east, the settlement of Badito marks another cluster of activity near the riverbanks.

Family history is preserved through sites like the Sanches Cem, while the rugged southern terrain is etched with seasonal drainages such as Dog Springs Arroyo and Horse Spring. The area known as Yellowstone rises above the valley floor, providing a geographical landmark between the winding paths of Oak Creek and South Oak Creek. Numerous water tanks and wells mapped across the quadrangle emphasize the ongoing effort to sustain ranching and livestock in the foothills.