2022 Map of Herring Ranch

About this map

The settlement of Norton occupies the northwestern corner of this West Texas landscape, where the rolling plains of Runnels County meet an intricate network of seasonal drainages. This area is defined by its watershed geography, dominated by the serpentine path of Valley Creek as it flows toward the Ballinger City Lake, a significant local water resource. The map reveals a highly structured rural grid of county roads, such as Co RD 269 and FM 2111, which navigate a terrain carved by numerous tributaries including Quarry Cr, Mustang Br, and Los Arroyos. Smaller water bodies like Currie Lake and topographical features such as Bull Hollow illustrate the subtle elevation shifts characteristic of this ranching and farming region. The distribution of these named creeks and tanks among the local road system provides a clear record of land use and water management in this portion of the Texas interior.