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2010 Map of Sierra Madera NE

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sierra Madera NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Kelly Wade Windmill and several other water-sourcing landmarks define this arid Pecos County landscape during the early 21st century. The terrain is structured by ephemeral watercourses such as Sixshooter Draw and Number Four Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through the region. This survey highlights the critical role of ranching infrastructure in West Texas, where family-named and descriptive features like Lemon Windmill Number One and Twenty Foot Windmill are vital points of reference in an otherwise sparse environment.

Round Mountain serves as the primary topographic landmark, with Round Mountain Windmill situated at its base. The presence of S HWY 285 in the northeast corner provides the main artery for transit, while a network of smaller roads connects various remote stations like Lemonds New Windmill and Weak Windmill. This map documents a traditional ranching economy where local history is preserved in the naming of every reliable well and windmill across the draws.