2022 Map of Sand Lake

About this map

The Pecos River meanders along the eastern boundary of this West Texas landscape, defining the jagged border between Ward Co and Reeves Co. The terrain is characterized by a sparse network of ranch and county roads that navigate a flat, arid environment dotted with ephemeral water features. The namesake Sand Lake sits in the southwestern portion of the sheet, providing a seasonal landmark in a region defined by its wide, open vistas and intermittent drainage patterns. Near the center of the northern reaches, Lara Rd leads toward the isolated Lara Cem, a significant site for genealogists and local historians tracing the families who settled this stretch of the Trans-Pecos. The presence of Ranch Rd 1216 and several numbered county routes, such as Co Rd 427, indicates the enduring importance of road connectivity for the ranching operations that have long shaped this part of the state.