1978 Map of Valentine West

About this map

Valentine serves as the primary hub for this West Texas landscape, positioned along the vital corridor of the Southern Pacific railroad. The map illustrates a high-desert environment defined by significant drainage systems, including Wild Horse Draw, Knox Draw, and Walnut Draw, which converge toward the north near Tally Slough. This region's ranching heritage is evidenced by the presence of Roosevelt Ranch and Conring Ranch, the latter of which is accessible via a remote Jeep Trail. An Indefinite Boundary marks the division between Jeff Davis and Presidio Counties, slicing through the terrain south of a private Landing Strip. The map also captures the early industrial activity of the area with several marked Gravel Pit locations near the central highlands.