The arid high desert of West Texas defines this 2019 survey, where the administrative boundary between Loving Co and Winkler Co cuts a straight line through an undulating landscape. This particular corner of the Permian Basin is characterized by its sparse infrastructure, primarily supporting the region's ranching and energy interests. Connectivity is provided by Ranch Rd 1211, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle, and segments of Ranch Rd that navigate the low-lying topography. The contour intervals reveal the subtle draws and rises of the Chihuahuan Desert, where the lack of permanent settlements emphasizes the vastness and the industrial and agricultural utility of the land in the early twenty-first century.
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1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Soda Lake NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Wink South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Soda Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Cheyenne Draw SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Brunson Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Cheyenne Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Wink North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Cheyenne Draw SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000