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1970 Map of East Mesa SW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of East Mesa SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Sixshooter Draw and South Linger Draw carve through this arid Pecos County landscape, defining the movement of water and livestock in the early 1970s. The area is characterized by a sparse but vital network of water infrastructure, with numerous named windmills such as Bull Trap Windmill, Buck Trap Windmill, and Five Section Windmill serving as essential landmarks for ranching operations.

Industrial activity is evidenced by multiple Drill Hole sites and a Gravel Pit, pointing to subsurface exploration and resource extraction during this era. A complex system of pipelines intersects the terrain, while the settlement at Linger sits near the southern edge of the survey. This map, based on 1969 aerial photography, provides a precise look at the ranching and industrial footprint of West Texas before modern developments, highlighting long-standing land divisions and local navigation points like White Tank.