2012 Map of Prince Albert Draw

About this map

Prince Albert Draw snakes through this arid section of Crockett County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by ranching infrastructure and remote access roads. The prevalence of named water-pumping sites, such as the Henderson Windmill, Rockwall Windmill, and Sulfur Windmill, highlights the critical importance of groundwater management in this part of West Texas. These scattered landmarks serve as the primary navigational points across the terrain, connected by a sparse network of thoroughfares including Scott Canyon Rd and Hoover Divide Rd. The spatial distribution of these windmills suggests a legacy of partitioned grazing lands, where each named well site—from the Goat Windmill to the Prince Albert Windmill—supports livestock operations in a region where surface water is seasonal or non-existent.