2012 Map of Owens Creek NW

About this map

D K McMullan Ranch and the F McMullan Junior Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, illustrating the enduring presence of family-held ranching operations in Crockett County. The terrain is defined by the ephemeral drainage of Live Oak Cr and Twelvemile Cr, which shape the local topography. This 2012 survey documents a rural environment where traditional agricultural land use exists alongside energy extraction. The northern and southern reaches of the map are marked by industrial activity at the Escondido Oil Field and the Shannon Oil Field, respectively. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of local routes, including Co RD 208, which provides access through the expansive ranch lands. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when the region's economy remained firmly rooted in both the soil and the sub-surface mineral wealth.