1970 Map of Burr Oak Creek

About this map

Slator Ranch stands as a focal point of human settlement in this section of the Edwards Plateau, where the arid landscape is defined by intermittent drainages and ranching operations. The map illustrates a period of resource extraction across the Tom Green and Concho County line, marked by scattered Oil Wells, a Gas Well, and several Gravel Pits that suggest a quiet industrial presence in an otherwise remote pastoral setting. Water remains the primary shaper of the terrain, with Brady Creek and Burr Oak Creek carving paths through the limestone hills. The presence of Frog Pond and seasonal flows like Kickapoo Creek highlight the importance of water management for local stock-raising efforts during the early 1970s.