The Colorado River meanders across this West Texas landscape, a region defined by its reliance on water management in an arid environment. The abundance of named tanks, such as Railroad Tank, Tobacco Tank, and North Tank, indicates a sophisticated network of ranching infrastructure designed to capture seasonal runoff. These water features are essential markers in a terrain carved by deep drainages like Long Draw, Crane Draw, and Coon Hollow.
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1954 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Gail
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Indian Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Holloway Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Vealmoor
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Mushaway Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Ackerly
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Gunsight Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Sand Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000