1968 Map of Reininger Draw

About this map

Reininger Draw and its network of ephemeral watercourses define this arid Pecos County landscape in the late 1960s. The topography is dominated by numerous draws and tanks that were essential for supporting ranching operations in this part of West Texas. Features like Nevins Windmills and the Reininger Tank Windmill reveal a dependence on groundwater extraction, while named landmarks such as the Roark Water Tank and Watermelon Water Tank highlight the importance of specific family-named infrastructure. The drainages, including Morales Draw and Nevins Draw, provide a clear picture of the natural water management patterns used by locals before modern development altered rural life. This survey captures the region's character as a managed grazing land where water security was the primary concern for survival and commerce.