The Colorado River winds through this West Texas landscape, defining the hydrology of an area marked by extensive petroleum extraction and a network of rural county roads. During this period, the Jo Mill Oil Field and Spraberry Oil Field dominate the local economy and land use, with numerous access roads like Co RD-25 and Co RD-21 connecting the drilling sites. The terrain is further drained by several seasonal waterways, including Sand Cr in the north and Gold Cr to the south. This survey reflects the modern industrial character of the region, where the traditional ranching landscape is crisscrossed by energy infrastructure and significant routes such as FM-1054 and US Route 180.
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1954 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Big Spring
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Indian Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Holloway Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Vealmoor
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Ackerly
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Key
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Sand Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Sparenberg
USGS Topo · 1:24,000