Mitchell Ranch sits near the upper reaches of Dry Creek in this remote stretch of West Texas ranching country. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of intermittent drainage patterns, including the winding course of McKay Creek as it moves toward the south. Modern access to these family-held lands is provided by a series of graded routes such as Ranch Rd 2400, Dad's Creek Rd, and Dry Creek Rd. This 2010 survey illustrates the sparse, high-desert character of the region, where roads primarily follow the natural contours of the arroyos and ridges. For the researcher or land historian, the map documents the specific property names and transportation infrastructure that sustained large-scale livestock operations in the early 21st century.
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1928 · Sanderson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Sheffield
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Independence Draw Quadrangle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Horsehead Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Circle Dot Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Continental Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000