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1961 Map of Sand Lake

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sand Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Pecos River carves a winding path along the eastern border of this West Texas landscape, marking the boundary between Reeves Co and Ward Co. In the early 1960s, this arid region was characterized by its industrial and agricultural infrastructure, notably the Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad line running parallel to the river. The presence of the Patrole Sch and the Lara Cem suggests a small, dispersed community sustained by the local geography and the proximity to the water.

Surface water is a defining feature here, from the namesake Sand Lake in the southwest to the various industrial markers like a Gaging Sta and scattered Oil Wells. The terrain is also marked by several Quarries and numerous Drill Holes, indicating a landscape shaped by active extraction and geological exploration. This survey serves as a record of the river-and-rail economy before modern shifts in regional land use.