1970 Map of Ranskin SE

About this map

Noelke Creek carves a path through this West Texas landscape, where the intersection of Upton, Crockett, and Reagan counties creates a complex network of ranching infrastructure. The map reveals an arid environment defined by livestock management, dominated by named water sources and windmills that supported the local economy. From the waters of Lake Titsworth to the isolated Pool Tank and Government Tank, these features were essential for survival on the range. The distribution of family-named or descriptive landmarks like Possum Head, Schlinke Windmill, and the Santa Rosa Windmills illustrates the spread of private ranching operations across the terrain, connected by a network of ranch roads and indefinite boundaries that reflect the open-range heritage of the region.