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1998 Map of Moses

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Moses
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Santa Fe Trail (Cimarron Cutoff) traces a diagonal path across this high plains landscape, marking the enduring legacy of the historic trade route through Union County. The small settlement of Moses and the nearby site of Old Moses serve as the primary human nodes in a region defined by wide-open spaces and essential water sources like Corrumpa Creek and South Carrizo Creek. The presence of several family or community burial grounds, including Puertocito Cem, Moses Cem, and Rinker Cem, offers significant detail for those tracing regional lineage.

Public land management is a central feature of the southern portion of the quadrangle, which is dominated by the Kiowa National Grassland. The map documents a ranching and rural economy through numerous water-related landmarks such as the Monument Windmill, Knowles Well, and Freeburg Windmill, along with the Knowles Sch and the Historical Marker Ms-Ness Crossing, indicating local efforts to preserve the area's frontier history.