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1967 Map of Round Mountain

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Round Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The arid landscape of Chaves County and De Baca County is defined by a critical network of water management features and cattle-ranching infrastructure as it appeared in the late 1960s. The prominent landform Round Mountain rises above a series of drainage systems, including Fifteenmile Arroyo, Threadgill Canyon, and Gallo Arroyo. These seasonal watercourses are supplemented by numerous man-made structures vital for livestock in this environment, such as the Boswell Windmill, Fifteenmile Windmill, and Cowboy Well.

Ranching life is anchored by the Yoder Ranch in the southwest, while the terrain is crisscrossed by several miles of the historic Military Road. This survey documents a transition from natural landmarks like Little Cowboy Draw to developed resources like Government Water Hole, Cistern Tank, and Price Tank. The map provides a detailed view of the functional layout of the New Mexico high plains, where every well and tank represents a point of human activity and survival.