2010 Map of Hayrick Mountain

About this map

Hayrick Mountain and Rattlesnake Mountain rise as distinct landmarks in this corner of Howard County, where the landscape is defined by the practical infrastructure of West Texas ranching. The map reveals an extensive network of water management features essential for livestock, including Hayrick Tank, Dipping Vat Tank, and the aptly named Rockwater Hole. This dependency on reliable water is further evidenced by a dense distribution of named windmills throughout the territory. These features, such as the Doodle Bug Windmill, Patsy Windmill, and Happy Windmill, often carry family or colloquial names, providing specific points of interest for local history and genealogy. The drainage systems of Bull Creek, Mustang Creek, and Forest Creek carve subtle paths across the terrain, connected by a grid of rural county roads.