2019 Map of Cutting Pen Draw

About this map

Indian Cr and Kickapoo Cr snake through the deep limestone drainages of the Edwards Plateau in this study of western Texas ranch lands. The landscape is defined by the complex relief of the canyonlands, where dry watercourses like Threemile Draw and Cutting Pen Draw have carved intricate patterns into the high tableland. Modern land use and rural development are evident through the marked Indian Creek Ranch-Phase I, reflecting the gradual subdivision and naming of large historical ranch holdings. Transport across this terrain relies on a network of private and county routes, including Carroll Ranch Rd and Cedar Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of the draws. The map captures a moment in the region's transition, documenting how the rugged topography of areas like White Mountain Draw dictates the placement of ranch infrastructure and local access roads.