2012 Map of Crane SW

About this map

The arid Permian Basin landscape south of Crane, Texas, is defined by a sparse network of ranch and oilfield roads. The junction of Juan Cordona Lake Rd and Horsehead Rd serves as a primary navigation point in this wide expanse of Crane County. These thoroughfares, along with S Cowden Rd and Dawson Rd, trace the movement of industry and local ranching across the scrubland. Named for nearby geographic landmarks, Cordona Lake Rd leads toward the salt lake basins that characterize this part of West Texas. The absence of formal settlements highlights the specialized land use of the region during the early twenty-first century, where the map focus shifts to hydrology and the connectivity of remote access roads.