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1970 Map of Divide Well Draw

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Divide Well Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Devils River cuts through the northern portion of this West Texas landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of deeply incised canyons and draws. In the early 1970s, this area of Val Verde County was defined by a ranching economy reliant on scattered water sources. The map documents numerous named wells and windmills essential for livestock, including the Divide Windmill, Warsaw Windmill, and Javelina Windmill.

Remote family operations are anchored by the Mills Ranch, Arledge Ranch, and Mayfield Ranch, which appear as isolated outposts among terrain features like Rocky Point. The transport infrastructure is sparse, consisting largely of unimproved roads and a single Landing Strip, reflecting the isolation of the Edwards Plateau. Notable topographic features such as Soto Canyon, Tardy Canyon, and Oppenheimer Canyon illustrate the complex drainage patterns that lead toward the river valley.