2016 Map of Dickenson Ranch

About this map

Mustang Spring and the ephemeral Mustang Draw characterize this section of Martin County, where the high plains landscape is defined by traditional ranching and a sparse but precise network of county roads. The namesake Dickenson Ranch serves as a primary landmark in a region where water sources and topographic depressions—represented by several small wetlands—have historically dictated the placement of homesteads and grazing lands. The map reveals a rigid grid of transportation, anchored by Farm Rd 1208 and Fm 829, providing a window into the modern rural infrastructure that supports the West Texas cattle industry. This 2016 survey captures the area before significant changes in land use, preserving the location of family-named ranch lands and critical natural springs.