2010 Map of Cottonwood Creek

About this map

Salt Fork Brazos River and Cottonwood Creek define the arid drainage patterns of this ranchland in the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by an extensive network of water management features essential for livestock, including numerous earthen tanks such as Hackberry Tank, Cattis Tank, and the descriptive Hole-in-Wall Tank. Established ranching operations like Bird Ranch, Beggs Ranch, and Johnson Ranch anchor the human presence in the territory, with the Beggs Ranch Airport serving as a modern transportation hub for the remote acreage. Windmills, a staple of the region's historical infrastructure, remain prominent landmarks, with names like Schoolhouse Windmill and Slicknasty Windmill suggesting the locations of earlier community focal points or topographic quirks. The map also traces the winding course of Slicknasty Creek and Home Draw, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Texas plains.