2016 Map of Moons Camp

About this map

Moons Camp and its surrounding ranch lands define this corner of West Texas, captured here in the mid-2010s. The landscape is deeply carved by the drainage networks of Shorty Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and E Cottonwood Cr, which snake through the varied terrain. This area of Cottle County is characterized by a sparse, utilitarian network of rural routes, including Fm 104, Ranch Rd 104, and several numeric county roads like Co Rd 410 and Co Rd 324. The concentration of named ranch roads and specific creek branches reflects a region primarily organized around livestock and land management, where named landmarks often center on established camps and water sources. Researchers can use this data to trace modern property access points and historical water rights along the various forks of Cottonwood Cr.