1973 Map of Loneman Mountain

About this map

Loneman Mountain rises above a landscape defined by the critical infrastructure of West Texas ranching in the early 1970s. This desert terrain is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, including isolated basins like Dutch Girl Tank, Windy Tank, and Natural Spillway Tank. The prominence of Looney Ranch and its associated Landing Strips suggests the scale of landholdings in Culberson County, where air travel often supplemented traditional ground transport across the vast draws. Water sources are meticulously mapped, from the East Windmill to the Brooks Well near the southern boundary, illustrating the lifeblood of the local cattle industry. Natural drainage patterns, such as Paint Horse Draw and Well Horse Draw, dictate the placement of these vital improvements, while a prominent pipeline cuts across the northern and southern sectors, marking the intersection of traditional ranching and modern energy transit.