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1967 Map of Ramon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ramon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Simpson Ranch and Merritt Ranch occupy the high plains of the Lincoln Co De Baca Co line in this late-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, essential for ranching in this arid environment, featuring a network of named catchment points like Schoolhouse Tank, Bethell Tank, and Burnt Tank. The topography is marked by the prominent Red Bluffs and drainage systems including Dipping Vat Draw and Loco Draw.

One particularly intriguing area is the settlement or landmark of Automobile, located near Automobile Lake and the Automobile Water Tank in the southeastern quadrant. This nomenclature suggests a specific local history tied to early transportation or motor-touring waypoints. The map also captures a modern industrial layer with a long-distance pipeline cutting across the northern and western sections of the terrain.