2012 Map of Sherbino Ranch

About this map

Sherbino Ranch and other family-held homesteads anchor this West Texas landscape in Pecos County. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage draws and intermittent streams that traverse the ranching country, reflecting the necessity of water management in this arid region. The presence of the White Baker Oil Field in the northern reaches of the quadrangle illustrates the overlap of traditional cattle ranching with the energy industry. Small hubs of activity like Conn Ranch and Owens Ranch are connected by local roads that follow the natural contours of the land, providing a record of rural land use and the persistence of naming traditions associated with specific family holdings.