2016 Map of Dam Draw

About this map

The county line between Mitchell Co and Nolan Co bisects this West Texas landscape, defined by a complex drainage system that feeds toward the Colorado River valley. The central feature, Dam Draw, anchors a network of seasonal watercourses including Big Silver Creek and Buck Creek. This 2016 survey illustrates the cattle-country infrastructure of the region, where man-made water points like Buck Creek Tank and Six Tank provide essential resources in a semi-arid environment. The road network is sparse, consisting largely of county routes such as Co RD 337 and Co RD 430 that navigate the varied elevations between Cottonwood Creek and Walnut Creek. For the local historian or researcher, the map reveals the persistent geography of these rural Texas ranchlands, where named creeks like Little Silver Creek and Brushy Creek serve as primary landmarks across the rolling terrain.