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1971 Map of Barnhart SW

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Barnhart SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts across the northern landscape of this West Texas territory, anchoring the small settlement of Barnhart. This ranching and resource-oriented region is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Spring Creek and the long expanse of Buckhorn Draw. Scattered evidence of early 1970s energy and material extraction is visible throughout the quadrangle, notably the Oil Wells and several Gravel Pits.

Smaller locales like Owens and Bissett are situated alongside the intersection of State Routes 67 and 163, which provide the primary north-south transit. The presence of Twin Lakes and several isolated wells suggests the critical importance of water management in this arid environment, while a network of pipelines and a prominent Radio Tower signal the area's mid-century modernization. The boundary between Irion Co and Crockett Co bisects the terrain, providing a clear reference for local land records and historical property research.