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1970 Map of Blue Hills, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Blue Hills

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Isolated cattle operations and rugged West Texas terrain define this 1970 snapshot of Val Verde County. Family holdings such as Albers Ranch, Quinn Ranch, and Mayfield Ranch are the primary points of human settlement, connected by unimproved roads and specialized infrastructure like the Landing Strips situated near the Albers property. The landscape is carved by deep drainage systems including Wallace Canyon, Sycamore Canyon, and Lewis Canyon, which funnel toward the Rio Grande drainage south of this area. Evidence of resource exploration and utility appears in the form of a Drill Hole and multiple Water Tank labels, which were essential for maintaining livestock in this arid environment. The eponymous Blue Hills rise as a central landmark, providing a rare topographic anchor in a territory marked by winding draws and limestone plateaus.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain