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1973 Map of Long Point

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Long Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Delaware River cuts through the arid landscape of West Texas in this early 1970s survey, defining a terrain dominated by deep drainages and isolated water sources. Ranching infrastructure is central to the area's layout, with South Camp serving as a primary human outpost amidst a network of tanks and windmills. The presence of Force Windmill and Rock Tank Windmill highlights the essential role of groundwater management for livestock in this environment.

Water management is further evidenced by a system of Aqueduct and Pipelines that cross the hills, supporting the cattle operations indicated by numerous water features such as Little Piñon Tank and End Tank. The topographic relief is punctuated by Long Point, which stands between Piñon Canyon and the river valley. The map also records early industrial exploration in the form of a Drill Hole located in the eastern portion of the sheet near the river bend.