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1959 Map of Dam Draw

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Dam Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The boundary between Mitchell Co and Nolan Co defines this landscape of West Texas ranching and resource extraction. The topography is dominated by the drainage systems of Big Silver Creek and Cottonwood Creek, which have carved deep draws into the terrain. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by features like Buck Creek Tank and Six Tank that provide vital catchment for livestock in an arid environment.

Industrial development is visible in the southeastern quadrant, where the McCabe Oil Field and Nena Lucia Oil Field sit alongside numerous Gas Wells. A network of pipelines and a local Quarry suggest an economy transitioning from traditional cattle ranching toward mid-century mineral production. The map also records the seasonal flows of smaller tributaries such as Walnut Creek, Brushy Creek, and the namesake Dam Draw.