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1972 Map of Hulldale NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Hulldale NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The high plateau and drainage basins of the Edwards Plateau are defined by the winding course of Dove Creek as it crosses the boundary between Irion and Tom Green counties. This 1972 survey illustrates an economy centered on resource extraction and ranching, with numerous Oil Wells and a Pumping Sta scattered across the upland breaks. The reliance on groundwater in this arid West Texas landscape is evident through the naming of specific infrastructure like the Headquarters Windmill, Steel Windmill, and Little Windmill.

Genealogical interest is found at a lonely Cem located near a northern bend of the creek, while natural water sources like Byler Spring and a nameless Spring near the center of the sheet represent critical historical landmarks for early travelers. The presence of a marked Ford across the creek further highlights the importance of traditional water crossings in a region otherwise dominated by private ranch roads and isolated drilling sites.