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1966 Map of Lowrance Mountain

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lowrance Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The deeply dissected breaks of the Wichita River watershed define this landscape in King County during the mid-1960s. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns and prominent elevations like Wild Horse Mountain and Lowrance Mountain, which rise above the surrounding canyons and river forks. Human activity is largely concentrated around ranching and burgeoning industrial infrastructure, as evidenced by the presence of the Lowrance Ranch and its associated Landing Strip.

Water is a critical element in this semi-arid region, with features like Pouring Spring and Marys Lake providing vital resources. The map also documents the encroachment of the energy industry onto traditional ranch lands through a network of pipelines, several drill holes, and a Gas Well. These industrial markers, alongside the Pumping Station, illustrate the transition of the West Texas plains into an active zone for resource extraction while maintaining its established grazing heritage.