Screw Bean Draw and Salt Creek define the arid drainage patterns of this Reeves County landscape during the early 21st century. The map reveals an environment where petroleum extraction and ranching are the primary human imprints. Industrial activity is concentrated across the Screw Bean Northeast Oil Field, the Screw Bean Oil Field, and the Ford-Geraldine Oil Field to the north, connected by a network of service roads. The Dinwiddie Ranch stands as a notable landmark in the northeast, representing the persistent ranching tradition in West Texas. Important local transit is anchored by FM 652 and the historic Carlsbad Rd. Near the center of the sheet, the presence of Screw Bean Spring highlights a rare water source in this dry region, providing a focal point for understanding the local hydrography and historical land use.
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1925 · Orla 2-b
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1931 · Orla
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Threemile Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Orla
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Red Bluff
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Owl Hills
USGS Topo · 1:24,000