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1967 Map of Pikes Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Pikes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Pikes Peak rises above the arid plateau of West Texas, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and livestock ranching. This 1967 survey, with revisions from the late 1970s, illustrates the sparse settlement of Crockett County, where large holdings like the Bunger Ranch and Clayton Ranch manage the scrub-covered terrain. The topography is etched by ancient watercourses such as Howard Draw, Peak Draw, and Eureka Draw, which only carry water during heavy rains.

Economic activity is primarily focused on ranching and mineral exploration, evidenced by numerous Gravel Pits and various Drill Holes scattered across the quadrangle. Transportation is dominated by the modern path of Interstate 10 and Highway 290, while the Childress Landing Strip suggests the necessity of private aviation for navigating this expansive ranch country. The map documents the physical isolation and specialized land use typical of the Edwards Plateau during the mid-to-late twentieth century.