2010 Map of Bradford Draw

About this map

Old Burk Place and Old Freitag Place anchor this rural Irion County landscape, where the seasonal hydrology of West Texas dictates the placement of roads and homesteads. The meandering Middle Concho River cuts across the lower half of the quadrangle, joined by a network of drainage features including North Liveoak Draw and South Liveoak Draw. This environment is defined by its reliance on groundwater, evidenced by named landmarks like Upper Bradford Windmill, South Windmill, and Bluff Windmill which serve the local ranching economy. The road network is sparse, with Co RD 411 and Wales RD providing the primary routes through the open country. The presence of named ranches and historic sites such as the Sheen Ranch reflects the persistent ranching traditions of the Edwards Plateau. The terrain is marked by significant ephemeral washes like Telephone Draw and Bradford Draw, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this semi-arid region.