1973 Map of Coon Dive Draw

About this map

Deep drainage patterns define the landscape of this West Texas territory, where the complex systems of Coon Dive Draw and North Liveoak Draw cut through the rugged rangeland. During the early 1970s, this area remained largely dominated by sprawling pastoral holdings, including the McGill Ranch, Barrett Ranch, and Peibandt Ranch. The map captures the infrastructure of the modern ranching era, characterized by isolated water sources like the Coon Dive Windmill and industrial markers such as the Pumping Sta and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the county lines. The convergence of three counties — Sterling, Tom Green, and Irion — occurs amidst this remote terrain, where a lonely Landing Strip and several gravel pits represent the only significant deviations from the natural topography.