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1973 Map of White Draw NE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of White Draw NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Jim Bob Altizer Ranch and Willie B Whitehead Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, illustrating the dispersed settlement patterns of the Edwards Plateau in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by the deep incisions of Buckley Draw and Dolan Creek, where the scarcity of surface water is evidenced by the density of named water infrastructure. Numerous family-named landmarks such as the Tejon Windmill, Old House Windmill, and Cedar Bluff Windmill indicate the vital role of groundwater for these remote ranching operations.

Energy extraction and infrastructure intersect with traditional land use, shown through scattered Gas Well locations and a prominent Pipeline cutting across the northern reaches. Small aviation and transport features, including a Landing Strip and Gravel Pit, highlight the self-sufficiency required in this portion of Val Verde County. Researchers will find a clear record of land ownership and naming conventions through sites like the John Caithorn Ranch and L D Whitehead Ranch.