2012 Map of Ninemile Ranch

About this map

Ninemile Ranch and the small settlement of Emerson anchor this portion of Terrell County, where the landscape is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and ranch access roads. The drainage of Sanderson Cr and Dry Cr dictates the local topography, carving paths through the West Texas brush country. Water management is a primary feature of the region, as evidenced by the presence of livestock watering holes such as Fortyone Tank and Jackson Tank. Transportation in the early 21st century remains centered on a combination of established routes like Longfellow Rd and Gregory Rd, alongside numeric designations such as 6 Mile Rd and 8 Mile Rd. These roads connect isolated ranching outposts and follow the natural contours of the terrain, illustrating the enduring relationship between large-scale land holdings and the geography of the Trans-Pecos.