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2022 Map of Buffalo Draw

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Buffalo Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Iolanthe Cem stands as a quiet focal point in this portion of the Texas ranch lands, situated near the intersection of modern county routes and the seasonal drainage of Dry Hollow Cr. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrography of the Edwards Plateau, where the namesake Buffalo Draw joins a network of intermittent streams including Hackberry Cr, Forest Cr, and Mustang Cr. These watercourses carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of early infrastructure and ranch access roads like Kinnebrew Ln.

The boundary between Mitchell and Sterling Counties bisects the area, highlighting the administrative divisions in this sparsely populated territory. Artificial water sources such as Hyman Tank illustrate the historical necessity of water management for livestock in an environment where natural flow is often ephemeral. The presence of Renderbrook Cr in the eastern section further emphasizes the drainage patterns that have shaped land use and property lines for generations of West Texas ranchers.