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1970 Map of Alibates Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Lake Meredith dominates the landscape of the Texas Panhandle in this early 1970s survey, representing a significant transformation of the Canadian River valley. The map documents the extensive Lake Meredith Recreation Area at a specific stage of development, including boat access points like Plum Creek Ramp and Bates Ramp. Amidst the modern reservoir infrastructure, the map preserves the location of the McBride Ranch (Historical Site) and the Alibates Ranch, highlighting the transition from traditional ranching to public recreation and resource management.

Industrial activity is evident across the terrain, with numerous Gas Wells and an Oil Well scattered throughout the drainage basins of Alibates Creek and McBride Canyon. The presence of an Aqueduct and various pipelines underscores the region's importance for water and energy transport. This survey serves as a record of the intersection between historic ranching lands, the burgeoning petroleum industry, and the engineered landscape of the Canadian River project.