2010 Map of Dead Indian Mountain

About this map

Dead Indian Mountain and Wilson Mountain rise above the ranchlands of Sterling and Mitchell Counties, framing a landscape defined by water management and mineral extraction. The Colorado River cuts through the northern half of this terrain, joined by several drainage systems including Heifer Creek, Rough Creek, and the various branches of Gasconades Creek. A dense network of named livestock tanks, such as Harvey Martin Tank, Old McWhorter Tank, and Scudday Tank, indicates the vital importance of water storage in this semi-arid environment. Economic activity is anchored by the Jameson Oil Field on the eastern edge of the quadrangle and a series of windmills, including the Lucky Strike Windmill, which support the region's agricultural infrastructure. The topography is also shaped by features like Westfall Draw and Snake Mountain, connected by a grid of rural routes including Mitchell County RD and F.M. RD. 2742.