1978 Map of Vilas North

About this map

Vilas sits at the southern edge of this high plains landscape in Baca County, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and energy operations. The Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe railroad cuts a straight line through the townsite, marking the importance of rail transport for agricultural shipment in the late 1970s. The terrain is characterized by broad drainage systems, most notably Bear Creek and Antelope Creek, which are surrounded by numerous resource extraction sites including Gas Wells and a Drill Hole. Genealogists will find the Vilas Cem located just east of the main settlement. Further north, the landscape is dotted with smaller water features like Turks Pond and various springs, while the presence of a Gravel Pit near the creek suggests local industrial activity supporting the area's road network.