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2012 Map of Causey Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Water management and ranching infrastructure define this arid landscape in Irion County, where the Middle Concho River and Kiowa Cr meander through a series of significant drainage basins. The area is marked by a network of ranching outposts and line camps, such as the Salt House Line Camp and Seven D Ranch, which serve as evidence of the region's enduring livestock industry.

A distinct pattern of named windmills provides insight into the necessary water engineering required to sustain life in the Texas back country. Landmarks like the High Lonesome Windmill, Divide Windmill, and Graston Windmill are vital points of orientation across the terrain. Large natural depressions and drainage features, including Causey Draw, Tepee Draw, and Antelope Draw, dictate the flow of the land and the placement of local thoroughfares like Momma Pfluger Rd and Salthouse Rd.