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1973 Map of Burnt Spring Hills SE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Burnt Spring Hills SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Culberson and Reeves County line bisects this remote West Texas landscape, where the scarcity of water dictated the pattern of ranching and land use in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral courses of Hart Draw and Salt Draw, which are complemented by a network of engineered water features essential for livestock survival. The Hart Ranch serves as a primary hub of human activity, supported by scattered improvements such as White Side Tank, Double Wells, and the Frijol Tank.

Functional naming conventions are evident throughout the quadrangle, with features like Fence Line Windmill, Garden Windmill, and County Line Windmill highlighting the utilitarian nature of the cattle industry. Modern infrastructure is represented by a pipeline and aqueduct crossing the northern reaches, while Hurds Pass provides a natural corridor through the elevated ground. This survey offers a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and hydrological adaptations in this arid high-desert environment.