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1970 Map of Howards Well, 1973 Print
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1970 Map of Howards Well

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain