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1983 Map of Oak Hills North

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Oak Hills North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ryan Flat dominates the northern half of this West Texas landscape, a broad expanse defined by essential water management features necessary for ranching. In the early 1980s, the area relied on a network of named catchment basins and wells, including Horseshoe Tank, Brite Tank, and the Rattlesnake Windmill. The presence of the Buena Vista Ranch and a remote Landing Strip near the eastern edge suggests the logistical realities of managing such large, arid landholdings.

To the south, the terrain rises into the Oak Hills, where the topography becomes more complex. This area is marked by more localized water sources like Ellison Waterhole and Handicap Tank. Human activity is further evidenced by a scattered collection of Gravel Pits and a Radio Tower, indicating the intersection of traditional cattle ranching with modern utility and extraction needs in Presidio County.