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2019 Map of Noelke NE

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Noelke NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mertzon sits at the northern edge of this West Texas landscape, where the plateau begins to break into a complex system of drainage draws and springs. The map is defined by the vital presence of Seven Springs, feeding into the winding path of Spring Cr as it moves southwest. This water network was historically essential for ranching and early settlement in Irion County, providing a rare permanent water source in an otherwise arid region.

To the south and east, the terrain becomes increasingly textured with elevation contours, notably around Rock Pen Draw and the areas surrounding Dove Cr. A network of rural routes, including Farrington Rd, McMillian Rd, and Pikes Peak Rd, connects isolated ranch lands and modern energy infrastructure, such as the corridor near Exxon Ln, illustrating the continued transition of the land from traditional agricultural use to include oil and gas development.