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1956 Map of Divot

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Divot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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Large cattle ranches and intermittent creek systems characterize this landscape along the Zavalla-Frio county line. The drainage of the Frio River and Leona River dictates the settlement patterns, where isolated homesteads like Trebes Ranch, Harris Ranch, and Powell Ranch are positioned near reliable water sources. At the southern edge, the small community of Divot serves as a local hub, while smaller clusters like Taylor appear further north.

The presence of numerous artificial water tanks, such as Division Tank and Devils Tank, underscores the necessity of water management in this arid ranching environment. Prominent terrain features like Pilot Knob and the English Hills provide landmarks across the rolling country. Traces of early transportation are evident at Berry Crossing, while industrial markers like Crawford Windmills highlight the infrastructure required to sustain the regional livestock economy during the mid-20th century.