2019 Map of Sand Ranch

About this map

Sand Ranch anchors this high plains landscape in Andrews County, where a complex network of local roads and cattle tracks defines the modern ranching economy. The topography is subtle, characterized by the gentle depressions and intermittent drainages typical of the Permian Basin. Arcing through the eastern portion of the map, S Fm 181 serves as the primary artery connecting these remote ranching operations to the wider region. The grid of service roads, including Sw 7401 and Sw 900, reveals a landscape organized for utility and large-scale land management. This 2019 survey, produced by the U.S. Geological Survey, uses imagery from the National Agriculture Imagery Program to document the contemporary footprint of West Texas ranch life.