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1971 Map of Schooler Ranch

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Schooler Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Levelland and Slaughter Oil and Gas Field dominates the High Plains landscape of the Texas Panhandle in this early 1970s survey. This region of Cochran County is characterized by a high density of wells and drill holes, reflecting the intensive energy production of the era. The terrain is marked by the subtle drainage of the South Fork Sulphur Draw, which meanders eastward toward the Slaughter Pumping Sta.

Family ranching history is anchored by the Schooler Ranch and the Close Ranch, providing specific points of interest for genealogists tracing local land ownership. The boundary between Cochran Co and Yoakum Co is clearly delineated across the southern portion of the sheet. Industrial activity is further evidenced by a localized Gravel Pit, showing how the land was being utilized for both subsurface mineral extraction and surface material resources during this period of development.