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1970 Map of Harrell Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hagelstein Ranch and Harrell Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, illustrating the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of Crockett County during the late 1960s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of arid watercourses, including Harrell Canyon, Mertz Canyon, and Big Indian Canyon, which carve through the high plateau. These natural drainage systems are complemented by critical water infrastructure such as Sulphur Trap Windmill, West Divide Windmill, and several isolated tanks and wells, which were vital for sustaining livestock in this environment.

Industrial activity is noted by a Gas Well and several Gravel Pit locations, reflecting the region's reliance on both petroleum and mineral resources. The convergence of Johnson Draw, Baggett Draw, and Anderson Draw highlights the complex local hydrology. This 1970 field-checked survey provides a detailed look at the rural land use and topographic character of the Edwards Plateau prior to more modern developments.