2012 Map of North of Tucker Hill

About this map

Blue Ridge Farm and isolated water sources define this section of Pecos County, showing the sparse infrastructure of the West Texas ranching landscape in the early 21st century. The map reveals the critical importance of wind power for livestock in this arid environment, specifically locating the McCarmack Windmill and the East Sanders Windmill as named landmarks among the section lines. Transportation is limited to a handful of gravel and dirt thoroughfares such as Co Rd 111, Co Rd 108, and Mendel Rd, which provide access to the various range units. This topographic record illustrates how large-scale land holdings and seasonal water management continue to dictate the human footprint in the Trans-Pecos region.