
Sherbino Mesa and the drainage of Harral Draw define this high-desert stretch of West Texas as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by deep erosional patterns and the intermittent flow of N Fork Independence Cr in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Human activity in this part of Pecos County is primarily marked by a sparse network of ranching roads, including Mitchell Ranch Rd and Harral Rd, which provide access to remote properties and water sources. This survey illustrates the relationship between topography and the essential routes that navigate the complex mesa terrain, reflecting the modern layout of rural infrastructure in a region where water management and ranch boundaries dictate the placement of every thoroughfare, such as Marty Rd and Horton Rd.
7 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1929 · Independence Draw Quadrangle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Skyscraper Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Seventeen Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Hackberry Draw NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Hackberry Draw NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Hackberry Draw SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Hat-A Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Hackberry Draw SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000