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1969 Map of Farisita

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Farisita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Farisita and Badito sit at the confluence of arid plains and foothill drainages in Huerfano County, captured here as they appeared in the late 1960s. The settlement pattern is defined by the Huerfano River and its essential irrigation network, including the Garcia Ditch and Martin Ditch No 2. These waterworks highlight the vital link between the river and local agriculture in a landscape otherwise marked by seasonal draws like Yellowstone Creek and Oak Creek.

Genealogists can identify several family-named landmarks and local burial sites, most notably the Sanches Cem and other small cemeteries. The map details a network of early transit routes, from established roads to a Jeep Trail and various named water sources like Dog Springs and Horse Spring. These features reflect a rural economy reliant on scattered springs and carefully managed river water for survival in the high-desert terrain.