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1967 Map of Mitchell Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mitchell Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Mitchell Canyon dominates this landscape in Crockett County, where the terrain is deeply etched by a network of ephemeral watercourses. The drainage patterns of Howard Draw, Escondido Draw, and Government Draw converge in this arid section of West Texas, illustrating the natural erosion that has shaped the plateau. While much of the land appears as open range, the presence of the Mogul Ranch and numerous fence lines indicates established ranching boundaries during the mid-1960s.

Energy extraction is a primary feature of the area's mid-century economy, evidenced by the proliferation of Gas Wells and an Oil Well scattered across the canyon floor and surrounding heights. Exploratory activity is further marked by several Drill Holes, while small-scale industrial sites like a Gravel Pit appear near the primary draws, supporting local road maintenance and infrastructure in this sparsely populated region.