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1973 Map of Gammil Well

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gammil Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Gammil Well and a network of named water sources define this high plains landscape along the border of De Baca and Roosevelt Counties. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain is characterized by its reliance on subterranean water, with numerous windmills such as Koutz Windmill, Big Windmill, and Jones Windmill distributed across the range. These sites, along with Benathy Well and Anderson Well, indicate a landscape managed for ranching, where isolated water points served as the primary hubs for activity.

A prominent Jeep Trail navigates the topography between The Mesa and localized formations like the Sand Dune. The presence of several scattered Drill Hole locations and a Gravel Pit suggests exploratory mineral interest and material extraction alongside traditional grazing. The boundary between the two counties is marked by a north-south line that bisects this arid environment, connecting the remote windmills and wells that supported local life in this corner of New Mexico.