Independence Creek and its tributary, North Fork Independence Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Pecos County landscape. The area is characterized by large-scale ranching operations, most notably the Porter Ranch in the west and the Abilene Christian College Ranch to the southeast. These holdings reflect the region's long-standing reliance on extensive land tracts for livestock. Transportation across this arid terrain is facilitated by a network of rural routes including Gray Ranch Rd, Edwards Rd, and Ranch Rd 2886. The topographic detail also highlights Hackberry Draw, a significant seasonal watercourse that cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle.
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1928 · Sanderson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
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 · Circle Dot Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Big Canyon Ranch NW
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