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1967 Map of Burnt Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Burnt Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Escondido Draw and Burnt Canyon carve through this section of Crockett County, revealing a landscape defined by water management and resource extraction in the late 1960s. The map illustrates a ranching and industrial environment where essential water sources like Clay Tank, Little Windmill, and East Windmill are critical landmarks. The presence of a Landing Strip and a Substa indicates the infrastructure required for remote operations during this era.

Evidence of geological exploration is scattered across the terrain, with numerous Drill Hole locations and several Gravel Pit sites marking the land. The small settlement of Lee stands as a primary point of reference amidst the series of canyons, including First Canyon, Second Canyon, and Third Canyon, which transition into the wider Government Draw. These features collectively show a snapshot of West Texas land use, balancing traditional livestock needs with modern energy and mineral surveying.