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1970 Map of San Martine

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of San Martine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The arid ranching landscape of West Texas is documented in this 1970 survey, where the border of Culberson Co Reeves Co cuts through a terrain defined by cattle tanks and intermittent watercourses. Named for the prominent San Martine Draw, the area centers on the reliable Seven Heart Crossing where the tracks of the Texas and Pacific railroad traverse the desert.

Strategic water sources and family-named landmarks illustrate the sparse but essential infrastructure of the era, from the Gun Barrel Windmill in the north to the Harwell Windmill near the southern hills. The presence of specialized sites like the Oil Well Tank and various drill holes suggests a landscape transitioning between traditional ranching, represented by the T Diamond Ranch, and early industrial exploration. Distinctive land features like San Martine Peak and whimsically named water catchments such as Ice Cream Tank provide unique navigational markers for local history researchers and land surveyors alike.