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1968 Map of Lomas Gatos

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Lomas Gatos
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Lomas Gatos defines the heart of this high-plains landscape in De Baca County, where the topography transitions from the elevated White Mesa down into the drainage of Cañon Blanco. This 1960s environment is characterized by an extensive network of water infrastructure essential for cattle ranching, including named points like Triangle Ranch and Hall Ranch.

The map reveals a reliance on groundwater, documented through a high density of named wells and tanks such as Lena Lewis Well, Hanibus Well, and Hutten Well. These features, alongside specialized labels like the West Headquarters Well and East Headquarters Well, suggest a sophisticated division of range management. The presence of multiple "Drill Hole" locations indicates sub-surface exploration occurring amidst the established ranching territories, while the Base Line and township boundaries provide the underlying legal grid for this remote New Mexico territory.