2012 Map of Ira NW

About this map

Water management dominates this stretch of West Texas ranch land, where the topography is defined by a complex network of seasonal creeks and livestock tanks. The landscape is punctuated by water sources like Indian Head Tank, Polly Tank, and Mesquite Tank, essential for sustaining the cattle operations at the Nine R Ranch. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the winding paths of Bull Cr, Mooar Cr, and Red Mud Cr, which feed into larger reservoirs at the southern edge of the survey. The appearance of Division Lake and the northern reaches of Lake J B Thomas illustrates the significance of larger-scale water storage for Scurry County. A grid of rural roads, including FM 1205 and Everett Rd, provides access across the semi-arid terrain to these remote ranching outposts.