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2010 Map of Belding SW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Belding SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Kennedy Ranch and the Smith Place anchor this 2010 topographic record of the arid West Texas landscape. The region's dependency on groundwater is clearly evident through the distribution of several named water sources, including the Liano Windmill, Brahma Windmill, and Fortyfoot Windmill. These markers, along with the Bond Windmill and Tanquary Windmill, trace the livestock and ranching infrastructure necessary to survive in this portion of Pecos County.

Running north-to-south, the drainage of Coyanosa Draw defines the central terrain, while Triple Butte provides a distinct geographic landmark in the southeast. Transportation through this open country is facilitated by Kennedy Rd, which links the disparate ranching operations across the high desert. This survey provides a precise view of the rural settlement patterns and essential water infrastructure of the Trans-Pecos region at the start of the 21st century.