Mertzon anchors the northern edge of this West Texas landscape, where the plateau begins its descent toward the drainage systems of the Concho River basin. The geography is defined by significant intermittent watercourses and natural water sources like Seven Springs, which likely served as critical landmarks in this arid region long before modern ranching roads. Central to the map is the winding path of Spring Cr, which carves through the terrain alongside Rock Pen Draw. The infrastructure is a network of local ranch roads and utility-focused routes, including Pikes Peak Rd and Exxon Ln, illustrating the intersection of traditional land use and the modern energy industry. To the southeast, the headwaters of Dove Cr emerge, tracing the natural contours of the limestone-rich Irion County countryside.
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1895 · Sherwood
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1928 · Tankersly
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Knickerbocker
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · San Angelo
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Noelke
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Noelke SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Hulldale NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Noelke NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000