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1967 Map of Lovelady Draw

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lovelady Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Isolated cattle operations and water management systems define this high-plains landscape in De Baca County during the late 1960s. The map illustrates a reliance on sparse water sources, centered on named features like Cottonwood Well, Galloway Tank, and the perennial Lovelady Spring. Private ranching interests are well-represented by the Baker Ranch, Shirley Ranch, Gibbins Ranch, and Deck Ranch, which serve as the primary human landmarks in this vast drainage basin.

Topographical interest is found in the complex network of ephemeral waterways, including Whites Draw, Gillespie Draw, and the southern Arroyo Araña. The presence of numerous wind-powered pumps, such as Simmons Windmill and Lightfoot Windmill, highlights the infrastructure required for livestock survival in this arid environment. A single Landing Area in the northern portion of the quadrangle suggests the use of small aircraft for monitoring these expansive rural holdings.