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1984 Map of Mereta

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mereta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mereta anchors the eastern edge of this mid-1980s landscape, situated in an area defined by the broad expanse of Lipan Flat. The terrain is characterized by a network of ephemeral and intermittent watercourses, including the descriptive Dry Lipan Creek, Ninemile Creek, and the more uniquely named Hog Marsh Creek and Snake Creek. These drainages highlight the subtle topographic shifts across the Tom Green County plains.

Water management is evident through the presence of the Main Canal, which cuts through the northwest corner of the map, suggesting the region's reliance on irrigation for agriculture and livestock. In addition to the small settlement and waterway network, industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit near the center of the sheet. This map serves as a record of the rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns of West Texas before more modern developments altered the local geography.