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1972 Map of Sugar Creek

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Sugar Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Big Wells Oil Field dominates the southeastern quadrant of this South Texas landscape, illustrating the industrial footprint of the region's energy sector in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage systems, including the namesake Sugar Creek and Arroyo Negro, which feed into the larger brush country watershed. Man-made water features are equally prominent, with numerous named stock tanks such as Big Manning Tank and John Davis Tank providing essential water for cattle in an otherwise arid environment.

An indefinite boundary separates Zavala and Dimmit counties across the southern reach of the map. The distribution of wells and specialized infrastructure reflects a rural economy balanced between traditional ranching and the intensive development of petroleum resources. Notable landmarks like Gate Tank and Garys Tank offer specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing land use and property improvements during this era.