1970 Map of Howards Well

About this map

Howard Draw and Government Canyon dominate this segment of Crockett County, where a network of water-drawing infrastructure reveals the adaptation of Texas ranching to a semi-arid landscape. The presence of numerous named windmills, such as Star Windmill, Yegua Windmill, and the Red Tail Windmill, indicates a highly managed environment where groundwater was essential for livestock. Near the western edge, Howards Well and Pierce Ranch stand as primary focal points of human activity and habitation. The map tracks the passage of ranching life through features like Pierce and Sulphur Windmill, while the deep cuts of Sowell Draw and Scott Canyon define the drainage patterns that shaped local movement. Isolated Gas Well sites are also visible, signaling the diversification of land use beyond traditional grazing during this period.