2022 Map of Loop SW

About this map

McKenzie Draw snakes across the southern portion of this high plains landscape in Gaines County, providing a rare natural break in an otherwise highly structured agricultural grid. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a territory almost entirely defined by its rural road network, with numbered routes like Co Rd 121 and Co Rd 116 carving the terrain into precise rectangular sections. The intersection of Ranch Rd 303 and Fm Rd 1066 serves as a primary navigation point for this section of West Texas, where the local economy and land ownership are tied to these long, straight stretches of asphalt and dirt. The drainage pattern of the draw suggests the subtle topography that governs water movement in this semi-arid region, a detail critical for understanding historical land use and early ranching boundaries.