The settlement of Belding serves as the focal point of this arid West Texas landscape, positioned where the Old Alpine Hwy intersects with a network of rural routes. The terrain is characterized by the ephemeral drainage of Belding Draw, which cuts through the central and northeastern portions of the quadrangle. Agricultural and ranching interests are evident in the structured grid of local roads, including Pecan Rd and Williams Rd, which define the property boundaries and movement across the Pecos County desert. The mapping reflects a region defined by its infrastructure for transport and water management, with numerous small reservoirs or catchments scattered near the draw to support local livestock or farming in this parched environment. The presence of Srangus Rd and other named corridors illustrates the persistent importance of these transit lines for local connectivity in a sparsely populated region.
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1921 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Sierra Madera
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Comanche Spring
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Hovey
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Belding SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Fort Stockton West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Twelvemile Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000