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1966 Map of Huerfano Trading Post NW, 1985 Print
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1966 Map of Huerfano Trading Post NW

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Gallegos Canyon defines the drainage patterns of this high-desert landscape in San Juan County. In the mid-1960s, this area was increasingly defined by the extraction of natural resources, centered on the Bisti Oil Field. The map records a dense network of industrial infrastructure, specifically numerous Oil Wells and a major Pipeline cutting across the terrain. These developments reflect the mid-century expansion of the energy sector into the San Juan Basin. Aside from these industrial features, the land remains largely undeveloped, showcasing the stark intersection of geological formations and modern petroleum extraction. The surveying reveals how energy production dictated the placement of unimproved roads and survey lines across this arid region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1966
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain