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1964 Map of Bryans Ranch

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bryans Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bryant Ranch serves as the focal point of this Midland County survey, illustrating the infrastructure of a working Texas cattle operation in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by its water management system, with numerous numbered wells such as Windmill No 3, Windmill No 8, and Windmill No 14 scattered across the terrain to support livestock. These landmarks provide a clear spatial record of ranching boundaries and water rights during this era.

Industrial activity is also present, marked by several Oil Well sites and Gravel Pit excavations. The network of unimproved roads and pipelines connecting these features reflects the dual economy of the Permian Basin, where traditional ranching coexisted with increasing petroleum exploration. The map captures a moment of transition before later development, preserving the original layout of the Windmill No 10 and Windmill No 19 locations that were vital to the area's rural character.