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1970 Map of Aermotor Draw

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Aermotor Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Isolated ranching operations and water management infrastructure define this West Texas landscape along the border of Crockett and Val Verde counties. The terrain is marked by a complex network of dry watercourses, including the central Aermotor Draw and the southern reaches of Devils Draw and Johnson Draw. Settlement is sparse, represented by family-named landmarks such as Haryik Ranch and West Ranch, which relied on a series of scattered windmills to sustain life in this arid region.

The 1970s era saw continued energy and aviation activity, evidenced by a Pipeline cutting across the central plains and a dedicated Landing Strip near the West Ranch. Researchers can identify several specific water sources like the Aermotor Windmill, Maus Hog Windmill, and White Windmill, which illustrate the essential nature of ground-water access for the area's cattle-ranching economy. An Indefinite Boundary line further suggests the difficult surveying conditions present in these remote draws.