2010 Map of Owens Creek NW

About this map

Live Oak Creek and its drainage network define the topography of this corner of Crockett County, where the high desert plateau gives way to a complex series of draws and canyons. At the start of the 21st century, the landscape reflects a long-standing ranching economy centered on large family-held properties such as the D K McMullan Ranch and F McMullan Junior Ranch. The intersection of agricultural land use and energy production is evident in the presence of the Escondido Oil Field and the Shannon Oil Field, which occupy the north and southeast reaches of the quadrangle. Other hydrological features like Twelvemile Creek and Knute Draw further illustrate the water-carved character of the terrain, essential landmarks in this sparsely populated stretch of West Texas.