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1968 Map of Riley Camp

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Riley Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

San Jon Creek and the meandering Arroyo Saladito carve through this high plains landscape of eastern Quay County, defined by a network of ranching infrastructure and seasonal water sources. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this arid environment, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks and technological features like the Durham Windmill, Walker Well, and Allen Tank. These water points supported remote outposts such as Riley Camp and the Davidson Ranch.

A notable historical marker on the landscape is the Boot Hill Cem near the western edge, suggesting the rugged frontier heritage of the region. The topography is further punctuated by geological and industrial markers like the Drill Hole and the natural passage at Puerto. Photorevisions from 1981 highlight changes in woodland and fence lines, offering a detailed comparison of land use between the late 1960s and the early 1980s.