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1974 Map of Anacacho

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Anacacho
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

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Anacacho Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this Kinney County quadrangle, rising above the surrounding scrub and ranch lands. The Southern Pacific railroad cuts a straight diagonal through the center of the sheet, anchoring the small settlement at Anacacho. This area is characterized by an arid cattle-ranching economy, where survival depends on named water sources and infrastructure like Medina Tank, Double Header Tank, and Chacon Windmill.

Evidence of local industry and aviation is visible near the mountains, including several Gravel Pits and a dedicated Landing Strip north of Anacacho Ranch. The terrain is marked by seasonal drainages such as Elm Creek and Lindsay Creek, which carve through the limestone landscape toward landmarks like Indian Head Peak. These features reflect a mid-1970s western Texas environment defined by rail transport and large-scale ranching operations.