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1973 Map of Sneed Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Sneed Mountain and the Black Knobs define this arid landscape in Hudspeth County, where survival in the early 1970s was tied to a sophisticated network of water catchment systems. Scattered across the terrain are numerous named tanks, such as Berman Tank, Preston Tank, and Dagger Tank, which supported the livestock operations of the Reed Ranch and the G Mc Adoo Ranch. These features reflect the specialized ranching infrastructure required to manage cattle in the Trans-Pecos region.

Drainage patterns are clearly marked by the Collier Draw and Cave Draw, while localized industrial activity is noted by a Gravel Pit near the center of the quadrangle. The 1973 field check captures the area's transition into the modern era, preserving the locations of remote family ranch holdings and the specific water sources, such as South Beeman Tank and Copeland Tank, that made life in this corner of West Texas possible.