1968 Map of Gobblers Knob

About this map

The Granada Santa Fe Wagon Trail cuts across the lower southern portion of this Prowers County landscape, providing a clear record of historical transit routes through the high plains. The topography is defined by the drainage systems of Horse Creek and Wolf Creek, which carve intricate patterns through the terrain as they flow toward the east. The prominent rise of Gobblers Knob serves as a significant landmark in the southwestern corner, overlooking the confluence of North Mule Creek and South Mule Creek. This 1968 survey details a sparse, utilitarian landscape where water sources like Middle Plum Creek and scattered wells were essential for the cattle ranching and homesteading that shaped this region of Colorado. The map's fine contour lines illustrate the subtle but complex breaks in the tableland that dictated movement and settlement for generations of travelers.