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2013 Map of Divide Draw

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Divide Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The arid ranching landscape of Reagan County is defined by a critical network of water infrastructure and natural drainage patterns. Named windmills such as the North Arndell Windmill, Bullhead Windmill, and Isaac Windmill indicate the vital importance of groundwater in this part of the Edwards Plateau. These features, often associated with specific family names or ranching operations like the North Bates Windmill, are scattered across a terrain carved by ephemeral watercourses.

Natural features like Divide Draw, Talley Draw, and Big Jim Draw dictate the movement of water across the landscape. The human presence is further mapped through a grid of rural roads, including Ranch Road 33 and Rocky Rd, which provide access to these isolated water points and cattle ranges. This survey provides a spatial record of the infrastructure required to sustain life and agriculture in this West Texas environment.