2019 Map of Arden

About this map

Arden serves as the primary focal point of this Irion County landscape, situated where the high plains meet the riparian drainage of the Middle Concho River. The settlement's history is anchored by the Arden Cem, located just off Co RD 420. This region is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including W Rocky Cr, Dry Rocky Cr, and Dry Cr, which carve through the terrain and influence the placement of early ranch roads. The presence of named routes such as Funk Ranch Rd and Mertz Rd suggests the enduring importance of large-scale cattle ranching operations in this part of West Texas. Farther south, Dry Creek Rd and FM 853 provide the modern transportation backbone through a landscape that remains largely defined by its natural topography and water access.