2010 Map of Croton Camp

About this map

Croton Breaks define the dramatic topography of this Dickens County landscape, where the drainage systems of Croton Creek and Little Croton Creek have carved intricate patterns into the Texas plains. In this ranching environment, the distribution of water is recorded through an extensive network of named windmills, including the Two Sections Windmill, Jake Rains Windmill, and Floyd Smith Windmill. These landmarks, often named for local families or specific land sections, serve as the primary navigational and functional points across the territory. The settlement of Croton Camp and the Dickens Pens Windmill further indicate the area's primary use for livestock and land management. The presence of routes like F.M. 2941 and several county roads provides the skeletal infrastructure connecting these remote ranching outposts.