2013 Map of Rudd Draw

About this map

Slash Ranch anchors this sparse landscape in Loving County, Texas, providing a clear look at the ranching infrastructure and drainage patterns of the Trans-Pecos region in the early twenty-first century. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal water sources and ephemeral washes, most notably Rudd Draw, which snakes through the eastern half of the quadrangle. Man-made improvements for livestock and navigation are evident in features such as Gillespie Tank, Gilliland Tank, and the curiously named Beacon Light Lake. The transportation network is primarily composed of county routes, including Co Rd 22 and Co Hwy 1.2, which navigate the wide-open ranch lands. This U.S. Geological Survey topographic map serves as a precise record of land use and water management in one of the most sparsely populated areas of Texas.