1962 Map of Hyman NE

About this map

Beals Creek winds through the high plains of Mitchell County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water and early ranching infrastructure. During the early 1960s, this area of West Texas relied heavily on artificial water catchments like Vowell Tank, Meteor Tank, and Calf Creek Tank to support livestock in a semi-arid environment. The confluence of Hackberry Creek and Mustang Creek reveals a drainage system that cuts through the prominent Beals Mountain, creating a complex network of draws including Dry Hollow. Traces of the region's logistical history are visible at Spring Sta, while a Gravel Pit and the specifically named Calf Pasture Well point to the local economy's focus on land improvement and grazing operations.