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2012 Map of McKegan Draw

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McKegan Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The branching headwaters of Copperas Creek dominate this Kimble County landscape, where the seasonal hydrology is defined by the Middle Copperas Cr, E Copperas Cr, and W Copperas Cr. The terrain is marked by significant drainages such as McKegan Draw and Baker Draw, which channel the limited rainfall through this ranching region. Settlement patterns reflect the expansive nature of West Texas landholdings, with named properties like Chadwick Ranch, Holland Ranch, and the F-6 Ranch serving as the primary landmarks in an area otherwise characterized by thin limestone soils and scrub vegetation.

Transportation is limited to a network of county roads and ranch-to-market routes, including Ranch Road 1874 and Ranch Road 2597. These roads provide the vital link between isolated homesteads like Joy Ranch and Bruns Ranch and the larger regional hubs. The presence of Epps Cr in the southwest corner further illustrates the intricate drainage network that has historically dictated the placement of ranch houses and stock pens across this portion of the Edwards Plateau.