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1973 Map of Six Bar Ranch

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Six Bar Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Six Bar Ranch stands as the primary namesake landmark in this remote corner of Culberson County, situated in an arid landscape defined by deep relief and essential water infrastructure. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, including a prominent (Depression) that dominates the central-western portion of the quadrangle. Survival in this environment is traced through a series of catchment features such as Windy Tank, Water Tank, and Hogue Tank, which provided vital resources for livestock and ranching operations during the early 1970s.

Transportation through the foothills and higher elevations relies on a network of rugged tracks, including a Jeep Trail that winds through the eastern slopes. To the north and south, the land is carved by natural drainages like Black Canyon and Hogue Canyon. This survey captures a specific moment in West Texas land management, where the intersection of sparse settlement and natural geology dictated the placement of every fence line and water hole.