2012 Map of McWhorter Mountain

About this map

McWhorter Mountain and a prominent pass known as The Gap dominate this Sterling County landscape, where the geography is defined by its water management systems. In this cattle and sheep ranching region, the distribution of life-sustaining water is traced through an extensive network of stock tanks, such as the Usa Number One Tank, Limekiln Tank, and New Boatright Tank. The map reveals the infrastructure of remote Texas ranching through features like the Powell Sheep Camp and several named landmarks for drawing groundwater, including the Dempster Windmill and Divide Windmill. Drainage is channeled through the persistent beds of Renderbrook Creek and North Gasconades Creek, illustrating the environmental challenges and adaptations of West Texas land use in the early 21st century.