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1964 Map of Watson Ranch, 1967 Print
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1964 Map of Watson Ranch

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Baylor Mountains rise sharply in the northwestern corner of this West Texas landscape, giving way to the broad alluvial plains of the Wild Horse Creek drainage. In the mid-1960s, this portion of Culberson County was defined by a sparse ranching infrastructure focused on water access, as seen at the Medley Double Wells and the namesake Watson Ranch. Numerous individual wells are scattered throughout the territory, marking the essential points of survival in an arid environment where Sulphur Creek cuts through the western flats. A remote Landing Strip and a network of Jeep Trails suggest a landscape where traditional ranching met mid-century aviation and rugged vehicle transport. The terrain is further punctuated by solitary landmarks like Bean, situated north of the main creek bed.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1964
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain