Lucian Wells Ranch and its neighboring agricultural operations define the landscape of this Howard County ranchland during the early 21st century. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water management essential for West Texas ranching, marked by numerous named pumping stations such as Windmill Number Three, Windmill Number Two, and the uniquely named School Bus Windmill. These structures are strategically placed along ephemeral watercourses like Mustang Draw and Polecat Creek, highlighting the critical relationship between livestock operations and intermittent water sources.
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1941 · Morita
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Big Spring South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Big Spring South
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1949 · Morita
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ballinger Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Dewey Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000