1897 Map of Valentine
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
The high Chihuahuan Desert and the towering Davis Mountains define this late 19th-century reconnaissance of Far West Texas. The landscape is characterized by a sparse network of isolated cattle ranches, including Newman's Ranch and Evans Ranch, reflecting the early pastoral settlement patterns of the Trans-Pecos region. In the southwest corner, the town of Valentine serves as a vital outpost along the Southern Pacific R. R. (G. H. and S. A. Div.), illustrating the total reliance of these remote communities on the railroad for logistics and contact with the outside world.
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Editions of this 1897 Valentine Map
6 editions found
Historical Maps of Valentine Through Time
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