1964 Map of Nutt Ranch

About this map

Baylor Mountains and the northern reaches of the Beach Mountains define this arid landscape of western Texas, recorded in the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a ranching-driven geography where human presence is sparse and concentrated at the Nutt Ranch and Puckett Ranch. These isolated outposts are connected by a Jeep Trail and various fence lines, which are meticulously mapped in red across the high desert terrain. Drainage patterns for the area are established by Baylor Draw and Sulphur Creek, flowing through the gaps in the ridges toward the desert floor. The inclusion of a Spring and a Corral underscores the critical importance of water and livestock management in this rugged Trans-Pecos environment. Small industrial marks, such as a Gravel Pit, hint at the utility of the local geology during this era of rural development.