1967 Map of Hudspeth Draw

About this map

The Dry Devils River carves through the landscape of Sutton County, defining a region characterized by deep drainage draws and scattered ranching outposts. This 1967 survey, updated with 1982 revisions, reveals a territory where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of family-named water sources including Potter Well, Binyon Well, and Stokes Well. The Old Juno Road serves as a primary transit artery across the southern portion of the sheet, connecting the remote hills to regional hubs. Large landholdings like the F A Hill Ranch, W Sawyer Ranch, and Aldwell Ranch dominate the topography, illustrating the persistence of large-scale pastoral operations in the Edwards Plateau region. The map also traces industrial infrastructure through a prominent Pipeline and multiple Gravel Pits, while natural features like Hudspeth Draw and Sawyer Draw underscore the rugged hydrology of the Texas backcountry.