2016 Map of Red Lakes

About this map

Red Lakes and a series of livestock tanks punctuate this section of the Permian Basin, where the arid landscape is defined by subtle elevation changes and a grid of rural access roads. The hydrology of the area, represented by Red Tank and Claypit Tank, suggests the ongoing importance of water management for ranching or industrial use in this portion of West Texas. The terrain is largely dominated by wide, open stretches and intermittent depressions, characteristic of the Llano Estacado's southern reaches. Sparse transportation infrastructure, such as the northern Co RD, indicates a region focused on resource extraction or grazing rather than dense settlement, preserving the spatial layout of the county's rural hinterlands as they appeared in the early 21st century.