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1968 Map of Sanchez Springs

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Canadian River cuts through the southeastern corner of this high plains landscape, defining a terrain shaped by water management and ranching. Life in this border region, where the New Mexico Texas line meets the Quay Co Oldham Co boundary, is centered around a network of isolated water sources like Sanchez Springs and Sanchez Tank. The prevalence of named wells such as Brisco Well, Adobe Well, and Killdeer Well underscores the importance of groundwater for cattle operations at sites like Dean Ranch. Navigating this territory in the late 1960s relied heavily on a web of Jeep Trails that connected remote outposts like Coggins Camp. Patches of Shifting Sand near the river valley illustrate the constant movement of the arid landscape, while the Nara Visa Arroyo drains the northern reaches toward the Texas border.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain