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1974 Map of Diamond Y Spring

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Diamond Y Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Diamond Y Spring and its namesake drainage, the Diamond Y Draw, anchor this mid-1970s landscape in Pecos County. The terrain is characterized by an extensive network of petroleum infrastructure, dominated by the Fort Stockton Oil and Gas Field. Dozens of drill holes and oil wells are connected by a web of pipelines that traverse the region, reflecting the industrial intensification of the West Texas energy corridor during this era.

Settlement is sparse and centered on livestock and extraction, with the Lethco Ranch and the locality of Wilbank serving as the primary named landmarks. Water remains the defining resource of the arid environment, evidenced by the courses of Courtney Creek and Leon Creek cutting through the hills. This survey provides a precise record of the land before further modern expansion, preserving the locations of numerous Gravel Pits and family-named ranch sites.