1978 Map of Roswell

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The South Fork Moreau River and the North Fork Moreau River converge in this high plains landscape of Harding County, defining a complex drainage system characterized by numerous intermittent draws and creeks. This 1970s survey illustrates a region where water management is central to the land's utility, marked by features such as Soft Water Draw, Stockade Draw, and Swallow Draw. The terrain is punctuated by isolated elevations including Roundup Butte and the Ferguson Buttes, which serve as primary landmarks in an otherwise open range. The network of unnamed wells and stock ponds scattered across the quadrangle indicates a landscape heavily utilized for livestock, where every Well and water source was essential for sustaining herds. Tracing the courses of Goose Creek and Duck Creek reveals how the natural topography dictated the placement of ranching infrastructure and boundary lines during this era.