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2010 Map of Brinson Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Brinson Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Brinson Ranch sits within the vast, arid expanse of Gaines County, Texas, serving as a primary point of human settlement in a landscape defined by ranching and resource management. The terrain is marked by the seasonal path of Monument Draw, which meanders across the central portion of the quadrangle. This ephemeral watercourse represents a critical natural feature in the West Texas environment, influencing the local topography and the placement of early ranching infrastructure.

The local transportation network is composed of a rigid grid of county roads, including Nadine Rd and Co Rd 341, which facilitate movement between sparse homesteads and the surrounding high plains. The survey illustrates the intersection of these long, straight thoroughfares such as Co Rd 318 and Co Rd 324, highlighting the systematic organization of the land for agricultural use and the enduring presence of isolated ranching operations in this part of the Llano Estacado.