1968 Map of Taiban

About this map

Taiban Mesa and the striking escarpment of The Cap Rock dominate this high-plains landscape in De Baca County. During the late 1960s, the small settlement of Taiban remained a key point on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line, which cuts horizontally across the terrain alongside U.S. Route 60 84. The map reveals a land defined by water scarcity and ranching, where scattered landmarks like Dripping Spring, Taiban Spring, and the Frank Windmill represent vital infrastructure for livestock and survival. To the west, the basin of Red Lake provides a natural contrast to the surrounding mesas. Genealogists and local historians can find specific points of interest such as Doyle Ranch, East Camp, and the Taiban Cem, alongside more obscure industrial markers like a Gravel Pit and a Drill Hole near the mesa edge.