2016 Map of Long Draw

About this map

The Colorado River snakes through this arid Borden County landscape, defining a terrain dominated by drainage networks and water management infrastructure. This ranching country relies on a complex system of named tanks to sustain livestock, including the Railroad Tank, Seepy Tank, and several specialized reservoirs like the New Green Tank and Salt Draw Tank. Notable topographic depressions such as Coon Hollow and the titular Long Draw provide crucial orientation in an area otherwise characterized by subtle elevation shifts. Local transport is facilitated by rural routes like Muleshoe Rd and FM 1054, which cut across the watersheds of Tobacco Cr and Salt Cr. The presence of Creighton Lake near Co RD 257 stands out as a significant permanent water feature in a region where seasonal draws and ephemeral creeks dictate the rhythm of the land.