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1970 Map of Hermosa SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Arid West Texas landscapes dominated by water management and transit infrastructure characterize this 1970 survey of Reeves County. The Texas and Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery through the northern section, paralleled by a Pipeline network that reflects the region's industrial utility. At a time when local agriculture relied on centralized processing, a lone Cotton Gin stands as a significant landmark for the surrounding rural economy.

The topography is defined by the winding paths of Salt Draw and Ninemile Draw, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and numerous wells. Resource extraction is evident through several small-scale operations, including a Sand and Gravel Pit and multiple Gravel Pits. For those researching local transportation or land use, the presence of a remote Landing Strip and various pits suggests a landscape heavily modified for specific industrial and logistical needs.