2019 Map of Mertzon SW

About this map

Big Hollow Draw and Seep Draw define the topography of this corner of Irion County, where the high plains of West Texas are etched by ephemeral drainage networks. The landscape is characterized by a high-density system of draws and creek beds, including Lopez Cr and Rock Pen Draw, which serve as the primary natural landmarks in an area dominated by large ranching tracts. Human presence is marked by a network of rural routes and county roads that navigate the varying elevations. Roads like Shay Rd, Andy Suggs Rd, and Marys Rd provide access through the open country, while Fm 2469 cuts across the central portion of the quadrangle. This 2019 survey documents the contemporary rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns of the region south of Mertzon.