1967 Map of Double Mill Draw SE

About this map

The Devils River basin in Crockett County reveals a rugged landscape defined by its ephemeral drainage networks and emerging resource extraction during the late 1960s. The terrain is characterized by the winding paths of Buckhorn Draw and Turkey Roost Draw, where the intermittent water flow shaped the local ranching and industrial footprint. Clayton Ranch stands as a primary point of human habitation in this isolated stretch of West Texas, surrounded by the physical evidence of early petroleum exploration and material gathering. Multiple Drill Hole locations, an Oil Well, and a Gas Well indicate the period's subsurface investigations. On the surface, numerous Gravel Pits and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the contours highlight the industrial infrastructure required to support the region's mineral interests and transportation needs.