1972 Map of Dog Creek SW

About this map

The intersection of the Edwards Plateau and the Permian Basin defines this sparsely settled West Texas landscape in the early 1970s. The map captures a rugged terrain of mesas and drainage systems where Little Mulberry Creek and West Rocky Creek carve through the limestone. This is a working landscape of mineral extraction and ranching, evidenced by several scattered Oil Wells and a Landing Strip situated near the western edge. The property boundaries are clearly marked as they cross county lines between Sterling, Tom Green, and Irion Counties, reflecting the administrative divisions of these vast ranch lands. While no major towns appear, the presence of various Gravel Pits and named watercourses like Dry Creek and Dog Creek provides essential landmarks for local history research and land use studies.