2022 Map of Bailey Draw

About this map

The boundary between Crockett Co and Schleicher Co runs vertically through this expanse of West Texas ranch land, where the drainage patterns of the Edwards Plateau define the geography. The primary watercourses are Bailey Draw and Buckhorn Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through a series of limestone breaks and draws typical of this semi-arid region. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by a handful of rural routes including Powell Rd and Taylor Rd that connect isolated ranching outposts. The map reveals the intricate contouring of the limestone hills, which reach elevations over 2,450 feet, illustrating the natural obstacles faced by early settlers in these Texas borderlands. This topographic detail serves researchers tracking land use and property boundaries along the county line, where traditional ranching remain the dominant footprint on the landscape.