1970 Map of Indian Draw

About this map

Arid canyonlands and essential water sources define this West Texas landscape along the Crockett Co Val Verde Co line. The terrain is dominated by the deep incisions of Big Indian Canyon, Indian Draw, and Pecos Canyon, where the scarcity of water is evidenced by the proliferation of windmills and tanks. Ranching life is anchored by the Marley Ranch and a network of water-drawing infrastructure, including the Big Indian Waterhole Windmill and North Wilson Windmill. A single Grave near Indian Waterhole Windmill provides a poignant genealogical detail in this remote Edwards Plateau environment. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era through a Gravel Pit, a Drill Hole, and a prominent Pipeline crossing the draws.