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2012 Map of Busby

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Busby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sweetwater Oil Field dominates the southeastern quadrant of this West Texas landscape, illustrating the enduring energy economy of Nolan County. Small ranching hubs and historic railroad-aligned settlements like Orient and Gannon are connected by a network of farm-to-market roads, while Capitola and Busby anchor the northern reaches of the sheet. This map captures a region defined by its intermittent watercourses and ranching history, where the local hydrology is dictated by drainages such as Kildoogan Cr and Rough Cr.

A notable landmark for local history is the Ben Jones Spring, providing a rare named water source in this semi-arid terrain. The landscape is largely defined by private land holdings, such as the area accessed via Duncan Ranch Rd, reflecting the large-scale ranching operations common to the Texas Rolling Plains. The southern edge of the quadrangle also features Santa Fe Lake, an essential reservoir for the surrounding region.