2011 Map of Antone

About this map

Antone (Historical) remains a significant marker of early settlement in Wheeler County, situated where the high-elevation ranching landscape meets the drainage of Rock Creek. This area was defined by its water management and early industry, evidenced by the extensive Philling-McFadden Ditch and Erickson Ditch that traverse the terrain near Erickson Ranch. The map captures a rugged topography punctuated by high points like Spanish Peak and the lookout at Windy Point, while family and local history is anchored by the Spanish Gulch Cemetery in the northeast. Small-scale water sources such as Edmonson Spring and Cottonwood Spring supported the livestock operations visible at Mascall Corrals, connected by a network of seasonal routes including the Mascall Jeep Trl. The presence of both Fred Creek Lake and Rock Creek Lake further illustrates the critical role of water storage in this high-desert environment.