1971 Map of Ray Lake

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The South Llano River carves through the Edwards County landscape, defining the character of this ranchland in the early 1970s. The water-scarce terrain is marked by intermittent features such as Cloudt Draw and McKenzie Draw, which highlight the importance of localized water sources like the Cloudt Waterhole and the small reservoir of Ray Lake. Human activity in this rural stretch is largely defined by ranching infrastructure and mineral exploration, evidenced by the Baker Ranch Landing Strip and various resource extraction points. Deep-seated industrial markers including a Gas Well, a Drill Hole, and a Gravel Pit appear alongside several Pipeline segments, indicating the ongoing development of the region's energy and material resources beneath the surface.