2016 Map of Arden

About this map

Arden serves as the focal point of this West Texas landscape, situated near the confluence of local watercourses. The drainage of the Middle Concho River and its seasonal tributaries, including Dry Cr and W Rocky Cr, dictate the movement of roads through the area. Ranching history is visible in the network of rural routes such as Funk Ranch Rd and Mertz Rd, which navigate the terrain of the Edwards Plateau. For those tracing family ties to the region, the Arden Cem remains a significant landmark near the central settlement area. The map illustrates a transition from the structured grid of regional county roads to the winding paths required by the river's path, providing a detailed look at Irion County land use in the early twenty-first century.