1973 Map of Indian Bathtub

About this map

Cejita Cem and the distinctive Indian Bathtub water feature anchor this 1970s topographic study of Harding County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Arroyo de la Cejita and a series of water management points essential for high-plains ranching. Family-named landmarks such as Lopez Well No 1 and Harris Windmills illustrate the importance of water rights and private landholding in this arid region. The presence of both the West Graveyard Windmill and East Graveyard Windmill near the central drainage suggest a localized concentration of activity around the Cejita terrain. Other remote features like the Salt Lakes and Salada Windmill further emphasize the alkali and saline characteristics of the local hydrology during this period.