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1966 Map of Pedernal Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pedernal Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tramperos Creek and Pedernal Creek define this high plains landscape along the border of Harding and Union Counties. The 1960s cattle-ranching economy is etched into the terrain through a network of family-named wells and water sources, including North Gallegos Well, Rodger Well, and Gean Well. These features, along with Franks Dam, suggest a highly managed water system necessary for survival in this arid environment.

Evidence of early settlement and travel is found at the Pedernal Cem, located just south of the Flint Hills. The map also details numerous natural drainages and canyons, such as Ute Canyon, Los Gatos Canyon, and San Lorenzo Canyon, which provided important topographical markers for residents and travelers. Several springs, including Morrison Spring, are documented as vital natural resources in a region otherwise dependent on the drilling of deep wells like the Line Well and North Well.