1965 Map of Wahoo Peak

About this map

Gila National Forest dominates the western edge of this mid-1960s landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Continental Divide transition is carved by an intricate network of drainages. The Old Indian Treaty Boundary runs vertically through the eastern portion of the map, providing a historical anchor to the region's complex land-use history. The presence of cattle ranching and water management is evident through the scattered distribution of sites like Wahoo Ranch and Cox Ranch, alongside numerous infrastructure points such as Badger Windmill, Silver Windmill, and Knisely Tank. Local social life in this high-desert environment appears centered near the Dusty Cem and the nearby Community Hall, while the physical geography is defined by deep cuts like Wahoo Canyon and the seasonal flows of Alamosa Creek and Silver Creek.