2011 Map of Royce

About this map

Royce sits at the intersection of high plains ranching and conservation in Union County, where the sprawling Rita Blanca National Grassland protects the shortgrass prairie ecosystem. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral drainages of Apache Creek and Perico Creek, which cut through the undulating terrain near the northeastern corner of the state. Human presence is marked by a network of isolated ranches and essential water infrastructure, including Rockledge Ranch, Mays Ranch, and several named windmills such as McCook Windmill and Knolls Windmill that sustain life in this arid region.