2012 Map of Mickey Draw East

About this map

Mickey Draw defines this arid Hudspeth County landscape, where water security is the primary driver of human infrastructure. Scattered across the high desert, a network of family-named and descriptively titled water sources, such as Hillbilly Windmill, Laughlin Windmill, and Rigsby Windmill, reveals the reliance on groundwater for ranching operations in West Texas. These landmarks, along with storage points like Melbeth Tank and Eightmile Tank, indicate the essential hubs of local land use. The transportation network is dominated by two primary arteries, Ranch Rd 1576 and Ranch Rd 1437, which connect these remote holdings. This 2012 survey provides a precise look at the enduring ranching economy, where survival and commerce are mapped through the placement of wellheads and catchments.