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1973 Map of Cow Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Delaware River cuts through the northern reaches of this West Texas landscape, providing a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse of Culberson County. Water management is a central theme of this 1970s topography, evidenced by the presence of numerous collection points like Middle Tank, White Tank, and Tank No 12. These features, along with named locations such as Walker Wells, illustrate the essential infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in this corner of the Trans-Pecos region.

Energy infrastructure is equally prominent, with multiple pipelines and the Guadalupe Pumping Sta marking the terrain's industrial utility. The topography is dominated by local landmarks like Cow Mountain and the winding course of Willow Draw. Remote outposts such as Gray Windmill anchor the map, offering specific points of interest for those studying the intersection of geology and early energy development in the Texas desert.