2019 Map of Anderson Ranch

About this map

The Pecos River snakes across the northern and eastern boundary of this West Texas landscape, defining the border between Loving and Reeves counties. This arid Trans-Pecos region is characterized by ephemeral drainage patterns, including the prominent Horsehead Draw, Smith Draw, and John D Draw, which channel seasonal runoff toward the river. Human presence is sparse, centered on the ranching infrastructure of the Anderson Ranch and the small settlement of Arno in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The map details a network of rural routes such as Co Rd 428 and Co Rd 431, which connect remote homesteads and vital water sources like Smith Tank. The survey reflects a modern era of land management where traditional ranching landmarks persist alongside a high-precision road network in one of the most sparsely populated corners of the state.