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2012 Map of Wolcott Ranch

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Wolcott Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Wolcott Ranch serves as the focal point for this section of West Texas, where the landscape is defined by the infrastructure of large-scale ranching and petroleum extraction. The surface is crisscrossed by county roads like Co RD-4800 and Co RD-2501, connecting remote outposts and water sources across the plains. This 2012 survey illustrates the critical role of water and wind power in the region, evidenced by a dense network of uniquely named landmarks including the Budwizer Windmill, Dynamite Windmill, and North Tank Windmill.

Natural drainage features like McKenzie Draw cut through the terrain, leading toward North Lake. The industrial footprint of the Breedlove Oil Field stands in contrast to the rural cattle operations at Hyatt Ranch, showing how the modern Texas economy balances mineral rights with traditional land use. The placement of individual wells and windmills provides a precise record for genealogists and local historians tracing property lines and family operations in Martin County.