2016 Map of Rock House Draw NW

About this map

Stockton Tank and Hole-in-the-Ground Tank provide essential water points in this arid reach of West Texas, reflecting the enduring ranching infrastructure of Pecos County. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of South Linger Draw and Hole in the Ground Draw, which carve through the high desert terrain. Bisecting the quadrangle, Highway 285 serves as the primary artery for travel through this sparse region. This 2016 survey highlights the relationship between topography and survival, where named tanks like these were historically vital for livestock and travelers in an environment where surface water is a rare commodity.