2012 Map of Hext

About this map

Hext anchors the northern boundary of this Menard County landscape, situated where FM-1221 meets the rural road network. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages and draws, including Twomile Cr and Fivemile Cr, which carve through the Edwards Plateau geography. Water sources were historically critical in this arid environment, as evidenced by several named springs such as McDougal Spring, Rolston Spring, and Indian Spring. To the south, the Comanche Ridge Ranch Airport and the lonely High Lonesome Windmill indicate the vast, open-range nature of the modern ranching economy. The map also traces the winding course of Leon Cr and Little Saline Cr, providing a detailed view of the natural water distribution and local topography at the start of the 21st century.