2016 Map of Allen Ranch

About this map

Allen Ranch sits at the heart of this dryland terrain in Terrell County, illustrating the isolated ranching infrastructure of west Texas in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the significant incision of Big Canyon in the north and the expansive Downie Draw to the southwest, features that dictate the sparse network of unpaved access routes. These primitive roads, including Walker Rd and Hardgrove Rd, follow the natural contours of the high desert plateau. This 2016 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a specific moment in the land management of the region, where family-named roads like Allen Rd and Hardgrave Rd serve as the primary links between remote ranching outposts and the wider county.