2010 Map of Ninemile Ranch

About this map

Ninemile Ranch and the small settlement of Emerson anchor this landscape in Terrell County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and ranch infrastructure. The hydrology of the region is defined by prominent drainages such as Sanderson Creek, Fortyone Draw, and Red Windmill Draw, which carve through the terrain alongside named features like Whitely Canyon. Water management is essential in this arid environment, as evidenced by the mapping of Fortyone Tank and Jackson Tank. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural routes, including Nine Mile Rd and Six Mile Rd, which connect these remote outposts. The map provides a clear view of the territorial organization of West Texas ranching, where large landholdings are identified by their primary draws and essential watering holes rather than dense urban development.