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1983 Map of Tinaja

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Tinaja
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a diagonal line across this Presidio County landscape, serving as the primary industrial artery for a region defined by ranching and water management. The placement of named water sources like Cedars Tank and the network of windmills—including Porter Windmill, Chambers Windmill, and Double Windmill—illustrates the critical infrastructure required for survival and livestock in this arid environment.

Settlement patterns are centered on isolated ranching outposts such as Antelope Spring Ranch and Mitchell, while the presence of Landing Strips suggests the importance of aerial access in this expansive West Texas territory. The terrain is further marked by a series of drainage systems, including Chambers Draw, Antelope Draw, and Joe Williams Draw, which dictate the local topography and the location of historical tracks and improvements.