Loading map...

1972 Map of Divide

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Divide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Divide stands as the primary namesake settlement in this corner of Coke County, situated where the Edwards Plateau breaks into a network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including the intricate branching of West Fork Grape Creek and East Fork Grape Creek to the south, and Salt Creek and Paint Creek to the north. These drainage patterns reveal the underlying geology of the region, where water has carved deep into the limestone.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but clear, characterized by a series of Quarries and Gravel Pits that suggest local mineral extraction during the early 1970s. A notable Natural Well in the northern section highlights the importance of groundwater in this semi-arid terrain. Connectivity is maintained through a modest network of roads and a Jeep Trail, while a prominent Pipeline cuts across the northern ridges, marking the industrial footprint of the Texas energy sector.