2012 Map of Archer City NE

About this map

The Little Wichita River meanders across this Archer County landscape, defining a region where the traditional cattle ranching economy and the modern petroleum industry exist in close proximity. Named landmarks such as the Mule Shoe Ranch, Coleman Ranch, and Edwards Ranch indicate the large-scale landholdings that have shaped the local geography for generations. These ranching operations are interspersed with a significant energy infrastructure, characterized by several major production areas including the Minton-Strawn Oil Field and the Scotland-Little Wichita Oil Field. Smaller water sources like Onion Cr, Bluff Cr, and several stock tanks such as Mexican Tank provide the necessary hydration for livestock in this North Texas terrain. Local road networks like Chalk Hill Rd and Davis Rd connect the scattered ranch houses and the settlement of Luke Wilson to the surrounding oil fields.