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1963 Map of Glass Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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West Texas ranching and petroleum interests define this landscape in Sterling County, where the Herrell Oil Field and Parochial Bade Oil Field indicate the industrial expansion occurring into the 1960s and 1970s. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage networks of Lacy Creek and Bobs Creek, creating a complex series of plateaus and draws that dictate the placement of ranch headquarters and infrastructure. Isolated outposts such as Bobs Creek Ranch, Glass Ranch, and Shack Ranch are connected by a network of dirt roads and pipelines, illustrating the sparse but organized settlement pattern of this semi-arid region. The presence of a Radio Tower and various quarries alongside these larger ranching operations highlights a multi-use landscape where traditional livestock raising met modern energy extraction and communication needs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain