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1963 Map of Harrison Ranch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Harrison Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Harrison Ranch and Brockman Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, illustrating the remote ranching operations active along the boundary of Sutton and Edwards Counties during the early 1960s. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Bull Hollow and Tenmile Draw, which cut through the limestone uplands. Industrial activity is visible in the northeastern corner, where the Miers Wilson Gas Field and scattered Gas Wells indicate the expansion of energy production into the Edwards Plateau.

The map reveals a highly localized infrastructure built for land management and resource extraction. A dedicated Landing Area near the ranch headquarters suggests the necessity of light aircraft for traversing these large holdings, while numerous Gravel Pits and the private network of Bond Road highlight the maintenance of this isolated territory. Other utilitarian markers, such as a solitary Water Tank, provide insight into the water management required for livestock in this semi-arid environment.