2010 Map of Anderson Ranch

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The Pecos River snakes through this arid West Texas landscape, defining the northern and eastern boundaries of a region shaped by ranching and resource extraction. The area's hydrology is dominated by ephemeral drainages such as John D Draw, Smith Draw, and Horsehead Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the river. Human activity is centered around the eponymous Anderson Ranch and the small settlement of Arno to the southeast. The Dixieland Oil Field indicates the industrial importance of the Permian Basin's petroleum reserves to the local economy. Infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of rural routes like Co Rd 431 and Co Rd 428, alongside the critical water resource at Smith Tank, which supports livestock in this dry terrain.