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1972 Map of Venadito Camp

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Venadito Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Zuni Indian Reservation lands dominate the northern landscape of this New Mexico survey, reflecting a region defined by high-desert ranching and traditional land use. The central topographic focus is the winding path of Venadito Draw, which serves as the primary drainage through the broken terrain. Human activity is concentrated around essential water sources and seasonal outposts, most notably at Venadito Camp and Venado Wells.

The presence of isolated infrastructure such as Windmill No 9 and the Sandoval Windmill indicates the critical importance of groundwater for livestock in this arid environment. Significant natural features include the rugged Thompson Canyon and Jaralosa Draw. A single, isolated Grave located south of the main draw provides a poignant point of interest for genealogists and local historians, marking a personal history etched into this expansive western landscape.