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2016 Map of Buffalo Well SW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Buffalo Well SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The N Llano River and its tributary drainage systems shape this portion of the Edwards Plateau in Sutton County. This landscape is defined by its ranching infrastructure, most notably the JL Bar Ranch Airport, which serves as a remote aviation landmark in this sparsely populated region. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Eightmile Draw and North Llano Draw, which direct the flow of seasonal water through the winding canyons typical of West Texas.

Transportation through the area is centered on a network of designated ranch roads, including Ranch Rd 864, Ranch Rd 3130, and Ranch Rd 3307. These corridors, along with several private access routes like Pvt Rd 2242, provide the primary links between isolated ranch steadings. The map illustrates a contemporary view of land use where large-scale ranching and private aviation intersect with the natural hydrology of the Llano River system.