2012 Map of Mertzon SW

About this map

Wallace Draw and Lopez Cr carve seasonal drainage paths through this portion of Irion County, defining the hydrology of a landscape primarily structured for ranching. A network of rural arteries, including Ranch Road 2469 and named local routes such as Andy Suggs Rd and Mary's Rd, provide access to the large pastoral holdings typical of West Texas. The sparse distribution of named roads like Hargrave Rd and the presence of several numbered county roads, including Co Rd 410 and Co Rd 412, suggest a region where land use is consolidated and topography dictates the placement of infrastructure. This map reflects the enduring rural character of the Edwards Plateau region, where the intersection of low-lying draws and long-established ranch roads supports a quiet agricultural economy.