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1973 Map of Causey Draw

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Causey Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Middle Concho River winds through this West Texas landscape, cutting through a terrain defined by deep draws and ranching infrastructure in the early 1970s. The map illustrates a specialized pastoral economy where water management is paramount, evidenced by a network of named water sources like High Lonesome Windmill, Pecan Windmill, and Bull Windmill. These landmarks served as vital reference points for local ranchers working the Seven D Ranch or operating out of the Salt House Line Camp.

Beyond ranching, the presence of an Oil Field and scattered Gravel Pit sites indicates the diversification of land use in Irion County. Natural drainage features such as Causey Draw and Kiowa Creek dictate the movement of both livestock and machinery. A solitary Grave located near the river provides a poignant point of interest for genealogists tracing early inhabitants of this quiet cattle country.