1973 Map of Hay Hollow

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The rugged West Texas rangeland where Sterling, Tom Green, and Irion counties meet is defined by the deep seasonal drainage of Hay Hollow. This 1970s survey captures a landscape primarily dedicated to resource extraction and livestock, evidenced by the scattered Gravel Pits and the Cope Field petroleum operations. An extensive Pipeline traverses the southern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the infrastructure required to move energy from these remote sectors. Grounded in local utility, distinctive features like the Model A Windmill and the intermittent flows of Kiowa Creek and Coon Dive Draw represent the critical water management necessary for sustaining life in this arid region of the Concho Valley hinterlands.