The sprawling cattle country of Ector County is defined here by its legacy of ranching operations and water management. Isolated landmarks such as the Green Gate Windmill and North Windmill underscore the necessity of groundwater in this arid West Texas landscape. Large-scale land holdings are anchored by Bedford Ranch and Flagg Ranch, which serve as the primary hubs for regional activity. The transportation network is sparse, characterized by functional routes like Sheep Pasture Rd and Sw 7000 that connect the remote outposts. Further west, the V Ranch marks another point of settlement in a terrain otherwise dedicated to livestock and the infrastructure required to sustain them.
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1954 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Hobbs
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Turnbaugh Corner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Coyote Corner
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · North Cowden NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Notrees
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Notrees NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Figure Seven Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000