2010 Map of Caverns of Sonora

About this map

Valliant Ranch and several other family-owned estates anchor this 2010 topographic record of the Edwards Plateau region in Sutton County. The landscape is defined by its ranching history and the ephemeral watercourses that carve through the limestone terrain, most notably Granger Draw and Halbert Draw. This map documents a sprawling network of ranch roads and remote homesteads, including Simmons Ranch and the uniquely named Mayer Number Nine Ranch. The proximity to the caverns is marked by the presence of Interstate 10 crossing the northern section, connecting these isolated properties to the wider world. Geographers and local historians can use this survey to understand the spatial distribution of West Texas ranching operations, from the Locklin Ranch to the Ingham Ranch, at the start of the 21st century.