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2016 Map of K C Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of K C Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

K C Ranch anchors this high-desert landscape in northern Culberson County, where the management of water is the primary footprint on the terrain. The presence of numerous engineered catchments such as Dust Bowl Tank, Sorghum Bell Tank, and Enrique Tank reveals the vital role of livestock ranching and water preservation in this arid environment. These features are positioned to capture runoff from the various topographical depressions that define the area, including Budweiser Draw and Frijole Draw.

A sparse network of unpaved ranch roads, including KC RD, Smiley'S RD, and Weatherby RD, provides the only connection between these remote points. The naming of physical features like Emory Draw and Sweetwater Tank suggests a history of local families and the essential search for potable water sources. This survey provides a clear view of the ranching infrastructure and drainage patterns as they existed in the mid-2010s.