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1970 Map of Julio Draw

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Julio Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The boundary between Menard Co and Kimble Co cuts across this high plains terrain, where deep drainage draws and intermittent creeks define the West Texas landscape. At the start of the 1970s, the area remained largely ranch land, anchored by the Baker Ranch and a remote network of infrastructure including a Pumping Station and Water Tank.

A network of modern energy transport is evident through the prominent pipelines that traverse the central portion of the map, contrasting with the traditional reliance on seasonal water sources like Gentry Creek and Big Saline Creek. For those interested in local landmarks, the sheet identifies a Roadside Park along the highway and several Gravel Pits that suggest the modest industrial footprint required for road maintenance in this sparsely populated region.