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1970 Map of Fencepost Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor serves as a central artery through this arid West Texas landscape, crossing the northern section of the map near several Gravel Pits. The terrain is defined by a sophisticated network of water management features essential for ranching and transit, including numerous catchment systems like Big Charley Tank, Lamb Pasture Tank, and the Upper Fencepost Tank. These localized water sources, along with the New Well Windmill and Horse Camp Spring, illustrate the effort required to sustain life and livestock in the Trans-Pecos region.

Remote outposts and camps such as Fencepost and the Gardner Camp Water Tank are connected by a network of unimproved roads and a jeep trail. The topography is marked by deep ephemeral drainage systems, most notably Fencepost Draw, Hard Luck Draw, and Hurds Pass Draw. The map also delineates the border between Culberson Co and Jeff Davis Co, providing a detailed look at land usage just before the mid-1970s.