2010 Map of Ballinger Ranch

About this map

Ballinger Ranch and Shafer Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape in Glasscock County, illustrating the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of the region into the twenty-first century. The terrain is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern where Polecat Creek and the various branches of Apple Creek carve through the high plains. A sparse but functional network of rural infrastructure, including Farm Rd 33 and Sherrod Rd, connects these remote outposts. The map reveals the intricate water system of the West Fork Apple Creek and Middle Fork Apple Creek, which are critical lifelines in this arid environment. This survey captures a moment of modern continuity for these large landholdings, preserving the spatial relationship between isolated homesteads and the natural waterways that dictate the layout of the local roads.