Perkins Lake sits at the northern edge of the boundary between Crane and Upton counties in West Texas. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Landreth Draw and several managed water features, including the McElroy Reservoir. This 2016 survey highlights a sparse infrastructure dominated by ranch and service roads, reflecting the region's historical ties to large-scale cattle ranching and modern resource management. The convergence of McElroy Ranch Rd and Mc Elroy Headquarters Rd suggests a landscape organized around centralized ranching operations. Significant local thoroughfares like Farm Rd 1233 and Tarpley Rd provide access through the open terrain, connecting the isolated landmarks across this portion of the Permian Basin.
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1928 · Crane
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Doodle Bug Well
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Clark Brothers Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Perkins Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · South Cowden Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Benge Corner NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Benge Corner SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · McElroy Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000