1996 Map of Vilas South

About this map

Vilas sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, serving as a primary point of reference in an area defined by extensive open range and resource extraction. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Comanche National Grassland, where the terrain is carved by seasonal watercourses such as Dry Creek and Sand Arroyo. This 1990s-era survey reveals a landscape heavily utilized for energy production, with numerous Gas Wells and associated pipelines and a Pumping Station networked across the sections. The land remains structured by the rigid lines of the Public Land Survey System, with many local roads following section boundaries to connect scattered wells and agricultural holdings in this corner of Baca County.