Delwin and Valley View anchor this high plains landscape of Cottle County, where a vast network of windmills indicates the vital role of groundwater in this cattle-ranching region. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern of creeks, including Mesa Cr and Buck Cr, which carve through the territory. Named landmarks like Star Pool Windmill, Steel Pen Windmill, and the Shorty Smock Windmill provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and family holdings. These features, along with specialized sites such as Bull Pasture Windmill and Farm Trap Windmill, reveal a working landscape designed for livestock management. The road network, including Ranch Road 1037 and Ranch Road 2278, connects these remote outposts across the rolling Texas terrain.
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1954 · Lubbock
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Plainview
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Plainview
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Tee Pee City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1966 · Devils Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Paducah
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Grow
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Buffalo Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Grow NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Dumont
USGS Topo · 1:24,000