2016 Map of North Cowden

About this map

The boundary between Andrews Co and Ector Co bisects this West Texas landscape, where the rural character is defined by a sparse network of ranch and energy-related access roads. The small community of North Cowden sits at the southern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding region. The terrain is largely arid, punctuated by the seasonal basin of Embar Lake and a grid of numbered roads such as SW 3001 and SW 4001 that support local ranching and industry. Significant corridors like Boy Scouts Ranch Rd and Dwight Helms Rd cut across the plains, while names like Caliche Rd and Altura Lease Rd reflect the geological and commercial heritage of the Permian Basin. This topographic study documents the infrastructure of a modern Texas oil and cattle landscape before the further expansion of regional development.