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1973 Map of White Draw NE

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of White Draw NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Large cattle and livestock operations dominate this landscape of West Texas, captured as it appeared in the early 1970s. The topography is defined by the drainage systems of Buckley Draw and South Buckley Draw in the north, giving way to the winding course of Dolan Creek in the southeast. Ranching infrastructure is pervasive, with family-named holdings such as the John Cauthorn Ranch and Willie B Whitehead Ranch anchoring the local geography.

A network of windmills, essential for life in this arid region, is meticulously recorded. Labels like the Old House Windmill, Cedar Bluff Windmill, and Tejon Windmill indicate the vital water points scattered across the terrain. Human activity is further evidenced by a Landing Strip near the Whitehead property and several Gas Well sites, reflecting the intersection of traditional land use and modern resource extraction. These details offer a precise view of rural life and land management before late-century developments.