2010 Map of Needle Creek

About this map

Ford Ranch serves as a primary landmark in this ranching landscape of McCulloch County, which is defined by an extensive network of water management features. The area's hydrology is heavily modified by the Soil Conservation Service, with numerous engineered catchments such as the Soil Conservation Service Site 14 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 15 Reservoir punctuating the drainage basins. These reservoirs and their associated dams, like the Soil Conservation Service Site 11 Dam, represent a systematic effort to manage runoff and support livestock in this semi-arid environment.