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1951 Map of Ira NW

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Ira NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Borden and Scurry County border area in West Texas is defined by its arid cattle country and early-stage industrial development. Centered on the rugged drainages of Bull Creek and Gavett Creek, the landscape is dotted with numerous water tanks essential for ranching operations, such as Indian Head Tank, Murphy Tank, and Wascomb Tank. These small reservoirs, along with the broader basin of Bull Lake, supported the 9R Ranch and surrounding agricultural lands during the mid-20th century.

Industrial activity is evident through the presence of an Oil Well and a network of pipelines, reflecting the region's contribution to the Texas energy sector. For local history, the location of the Union School and various gravel pits provides insight into the community infrastructure and material extraction of the era. The mapping also details the seasonal waterways like Red Mud Creek and the strikingly named Diamond M Creek, which traverse the high plains terrain.