2022 Map of Prickly Pear Branch

About this map

The W Fork Trinity River and its southern counterpart, the S Fork Trinity River, converge in this ranchland region straddling the Archer and Young county line. The landscape is defined by the dendritic patterns of Briar Cr and Prickly Pear Br, leading toward larger impoundments like McKinney Lake and Bridwell Lake. This area reflects a traditional North Texas cattle-ranching economy, evidenced by private airstrips like Hornady Ranch Airport and a network of named ranch roads including Garvey Ranch Rd and R X Ranch Rd. Local history is anchored at the West Fork Cem, located just north of the river. The road network remains sparse, with FM 1768 providing the primary paved access through a terrain of low ridges and seasonal creek beds.