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1970 Map of Howards Well NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Government Canyon and Sevenmile Draw dominate the topography of this portion of Crockett County, where the landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of the Edwards Plateau. The map reveals the isolation of West Texas ranching life during the late 1960s, centered on family-held properties such as Montgomery Ranch, Pierce Ranch, and the W Childress Ranch. This era of land use is characterized by a reliance on private infrastructure, evidenced by a remote Landing Strip and a network of Private roads connecting scattered homesteads.

Industrial activity is sparse but present, marked by several Oil Wells, Gas Wells, and exploratory Drill Holes. These features indicate the expansion of energy exploration into the more inaccessible reaches of the county. The presence of Anderson Draw and the various cattle ranches like R Childress Ranch illustrate a rugged economy where traditional livestock operations and modern mineral extraction intersect in a sprawling, dry-wash environment.