2019 Map of Red Lakes

About this map

Red Lakes and Claypit Tank define the sparse water resources of this high plains landscape in Ector County. The terrain is marked by a sophisticated network of local roads and extraction-related infrastructure, characteristic of the Permian Basin's industrial footprint in the twenty-first century. Topographic contours show the subtle depressions of these ephemeral lakes, which are critical landmarks in an otherwise open environment. While the landscape is dominated by modern industrial development, the placement of Co Rd and other local connectors highlights how transportation routes have adapted to the area's specialized land use and energy production requirements.