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1973 Map of Seven L Peak NE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Seven L Peak NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Sparse water sources and a network of ephemeral drainage channels characterize this West Texas landscape in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by wide, meandering washes such as Virginia Draw, Horseshoe Draw, and Cedar Pasture Draw, which shape the local geography and dictate the placement of vital ranching infrastructure. Numerous drill holes scattered across the quadrangle suggest a period of active subsurface exploration, likely for mineral or petroleum resources, common to this region of Culberson County.

Survival in this arid environment depends on the distributed windmill system, with specifically named sites including the Sulfur Windmill, Salt Grass Windmill, and Middle Windmill providing essential water for livestock. The presence of a Flowing Well and a natural Spring in the northern reaches further highlights the precious nature of water in this corner of the state, where named features like Virginia stand as solitary markers in the open country.