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1973 Map of Gammil Well

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Gammil Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The high plains of the De Baca and Roosevelt County line are defined here by a network of ranching infrastructure and cattle trails as they appeared in the early 1970s. This arid landscape is marked by a series of deep water sources, including Gammil Well, Benathy Well, and Anderson Well, which supported livestock operations in an otherwise water-scarce environment. Scattered windmills like Big Windmill, Koutz Windmill, and Dutch Windmill emphasize the reliance on groundwater across this portion of Eastern New Mexico.

Prominent terrain features such as The Mesa and an isolated Sand Dune break the topography, while a maze of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigation through the sage and scrub. Occasional industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit and several Drill Holes, suggesting exploratory geological work occurring alongside traditional grazing. This map documents a functional working landscape where human presence is sparse and tied directly to the availability of water.