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1979 Map of Nancy Anne Ranch

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Nancy Anne Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Nancy Anne Ranch and Old Chilcote Ranch serve as primary points of human presence in this high-desert landscape of Presidio County. The western edge of the quadrangle is defined by the sharp rise of the Sierra Vieja, where the terrain transitions from flat scrublands into a series of deeply etched drainage patterns including Howard Canyon and Walnut Canyon. The network of water sources, indicated by labels like Durazno Tank, White Well, and Red Well, underscores the vital infrastructure required for cattle ranching in this arid environment.

A remote Landing Strip and various Jeep Trails provide the only significant transport access, reflecting a period of mid-century modernization in ranch management. These utilitarian features, alongside the Gravel Pit near the northeast corner, highlight a localized economy centered on resource extraction and livestock. The intricate contours of Red Mill Draw and the prominent Cap landform reveal the complex geological character of this corner of West Texas during the late 1970s.