2012 Map of Rankin NE

About this map

Flat Rock Ranch and the surrounding rangeland of Upton County characterize this West Texas landscape in the early 21st century. The map centers on the high-desert terrain near Flat Rock, where the local economy is defined by a blend of traditional ranching and industrial energy extraction. The Flat Rock Oil Field occupies the northern reaches of the quadrangle, interspersed with a critical network of water infrastructure. Numerous named wells and pumps, including the Railroad Windmill, South Windmill, and East Windmill, are scattered across the plains to support livestock. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of county roads such as Co RD-220 and Co RD-225, which navigate the subtle shifts in elevation that define this portion of the Permian Basin region.