2012 Map of Hackberry Draw SW

About this map

Slaughter Ranch stands as a focal point in this portion of Pecos County, illustrating the enduring ranching tradition that defines the West Texas landscape. The drainage patterns of Independence Cr wind across the terrain, serving as a critical water source in an arid region where geography dictates the placement of settlements and infrastructure. Movement through this sparse area is guided primarily by Gray Ranch Rd, which connects the few human improvements scattered across the draws and divides. This U.S. Geological Survey representation reflects the late twentieth and early twenty-first-century state of the land, where large landholdings and seasonal watercourses remain the primary features of interest for those studying the history of Texas cattle country.