1963 Map of Cumbie Draw NE

About this map

The North Concho River winds through the southern portion of this landscape, carving a path through the limestone-cut terrain of Sterling County in the early 1960s. The region is characterized by seasonal watercourses like Hackberry Creek, Willow Creek, and Chalk Creek, which drain toward the river basin. Human activity is marked by the presence of Reed Ranch and several scattered Gravel Pits, alongside industrial corridors defined by multiple Pipelines. Surveyors also noted several Prospects throughout the hills, indicating an era of mineral exploration or site testing. The map reveals a transition in land use, where traditional ranching life exists alongside emerging utility infrastructure and small-scale resource extraction typical of the West Texas plateau during this period.