2012 Map of Howards Well

About this map

Howard Springs and the nearby Howards Well anchor this remote section of the Edwards Plateau, marking a critical water source in the arid West Texas landscape. Located in Crockett County, this area is defined by its deep canyons and dry draws, including Government Canyon, Scott Canyon, and Sowell Draw. The map illustrates the specialized infrastructure of Texas ranching, where numerous windmills like Star Divide Windmill, Odom Windmill, and Murrah Windmill provide essential water for livestock across the vast rangelands. The isolated Pierce Ranch sits at the junction of Ranch Road 2083 and Co Hwy 405, representing the primary human habitation in a territory where names like Government Water Hole Spring suggest the area's long history as a vital stop for travelers and surveyors navigating the rugged limestone terrain.