The Pecos River snakes through this arid West Texas landscape, defining the northern boundary of a region shaped by ranching and energy extraction. This 2013 survey of the Waha area captures a transition between traditional agriculture and modern industrial infrastructure. Local operations are anchored by the namesake Rio Pecos Ranch and landmarks like Twin Windmills, while the Waha Oil Field indicates the subsurface importance of the Permian Basin. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, evidenced by the Imperial Ditch and natural drainage patterns like Hackberry Draw and Coyanosa Draw. A network of thoroughfares, including Ranch Road 1776 and Ranch Road 1450, connects these isolated outposts, illustrating the logistical layout required to maintain oil production and livestock in this environment.
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1931 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Ligon Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · China Lake NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Rio Pecos Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · China Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · 7 L Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Coyanosa NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1974 · Coyanosa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000