1973 Map of Two Mill Draw West

About this map

Old Christian Place and the scattered settlement at Walker anchor this high-desert landscape in west Texas during the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems, where life centered on precious water sources like Canyon Spring and the mechanical reliability of West Windmill. The map reveals a land utilized for ranching, evidenced by the presence of Old Grapevine Well along Two Mill Draw and the distinctively named Budweiser Draw to the southwest. While modern infrastructure is sparse, the intricate contouring illustrates the deep cuts made by Big Canyon Draw and Cottonwood Creek, showing how the geography dictated the placement of early homesteads and livestock operations in this corner of Culberson County.