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2010 Map of Rankin SE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rankin SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Noelke Ranch anchors this portion of West Texas, where the infrastructure of cattle ranching defines the arid landscape. The map reveals a sophisticated water management network essential for livestock, featuring numerous named catchments such as Government Tank, Pool Tank, and Lost Tank. These artificial water sources, alongside Lake Titsworth, provide a clear picture of how land was utilized and managed in Crockett County at the start of the 21st century.

Windpower remains a critical element of the local economy and survival, evidenced by more than a dozen named windmills scattered across the quadrangle. From the Schlinke Windmill in the southwest to the Possum Head Windmill in the northeast, these landmarks serve as both functional utility points and vital navigational markers along local routes like Co RD 220 and Vandevanter. The course of Noelke Creek provides the primary natural drainage through this high-plains environment.