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1985 Map of Ozona

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Ozona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path through this West Texas landscape, marking the transition between the Edwards Plateau and the Trans-Pecos region. In the western reaches, the Fort Lancaster (Ruins) stand near Live Oak Creek, preserving the history of a frontier military post that once guarded the San Antonio-El Paso Road. The town of Ozona serves as the central hub of this region, surrounded by smaller settlements like Gurley and Crockett Heights.

Economic activity is defined by extensive energy production, with numerous labels for oil field and gas and oil field operations scattered across the arid terrain. The map's drainage patterns are dominated by numerous dry washes, including Howard Draw and Schneemann Draw, which illustrate the hydrology of this semi-arid environment. Key transportation routes, such as Mailbox Road and Highway 290, provide the necessary infrastructure for the cattle ranching and petroleum industries that sustain these communities.