2016 Map of Buffalo Draw

About this map

Hyman Tank sits in the northern reaches of this West Texas landscape, where the high plains of Sterling County meet the drainages of the Colorado River basin. The terrain is defined by its seasonal hydrology, most notably the winding path of Mustang Cr as it cuts through the ranchlands of the Edwards Plateau. This survey illustrates the sparse, industrial-agricultural nature of the region, focusing on the essential water management features required for cattle ranching in an arid environment. The map provides a precise layout of the rural road network and localized topography that sustained the grazing economy of this part of the state during the early twenty-first century.