1964 Map of Coupe Ranch

About this map

Coupe Ranch serves as a central landmark in this mid-1960s study of the West Texas landscape, where large-scale cattle ranching and modern infrastructure intersect. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Granger Draw, which cuts through the plateau alongside notable family-held properties such as Speck Ranch and Mayer Ranch. This era shows the increasing industrialization of the backcountry, marked by a prominent Pipeline corridor and the inclusion of a Landing Strip and Gas Well, indicating the transition of the local economy toward energy and rapid transportation. Further south, Buckhorn Draw and Meador Ranch anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Scattered Gravel Pits across the map highlight the localized extraction efforts supporting the expansion of regional roads during this period of rural development in Schleicher County.