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1966 Map of Royce

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Royce
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Colorado and Southern railroad defines the northern transit corridor of this Union County landscape, passing through the small settlement of Royce. This High Plains terrain is marked by seasonal drainage systems such as Perico Creek, Rabbit Ear Creek, and the deeply incised Apache Canyon. The presence of several named water features, including McCook Windmill and Knolls Windmill, speaks to the critical importance of groundwater for the ranching operations that dominate the area.

Genealogical interest is found at the Antioch Cem and Otto Cem, located south of the main rail line. Large-scale agricultural footprints are visible through labeled properties like Rockledge Ranch and Mays Ranch. The map also captures the local extraction economy via several scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry near the northern boundary, reflecting the region's mid-century industrial and ranching balance.