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1970 Map of Cedar Canyon

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Cedar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Cedar Canyon carves a path through the limestone uplands along the border of Upton and Crockett counties, reflecting a landscape defined by water management and mineral exploration. In this arid West Texas terrain, the 1970 field survey reveals a network of essential water features including Noelke Creek, Jacks Tank, and numerous family-named landmarks like Munro Windmill and Carter Windmill. These structures, along with the Telephone Windmill, demonstrate the infrastructure required for ranching in such an isolated environment.

The topography is further marked by prominent elevations like Cedar Hill and Round Mountain, while the industrial fingerprint of the era is evident through scattered drill holes and a Pipeline cutting across the southwestern corner. The intricate contours mapping the East Prong Simpson Canyon and Javelina Draw capture a moment when traditional land use and petroleum interests existed side-by-side.