2019 Map of Noelke

About this map

Spring Creek and its network of ephemeral drainage channels define the topography of this corner of Irion County. The settlement of Noelke serves as a central waypoint in a landscape characterized by isolated water sources and high ground, including High Point Hill and Monument Hill. The importance of water management in this arid region is evidenced by named catchments such as Jehovahs Witnesses Waterhole and Clay Waterhole, which provide critical resources away from the primary creek beds. A grid of local roads, including Walters Road and Conoco Road, facilitates access between ranching properties and several significant draws like Seep Draw and Rock Pen Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through the limestone-inflected terrain.