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2012 Map of Sonora NW

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sonora NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Dry Devils River drainage system dominates this portion of Sutton County, characterized by a series of engineered water management features and large-scale ranching operations. The landscape is defined by the efforts of the Soil Conservation Service, which established numerous catchments including Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir to manage the intermittent flow of the river and its tributaries like Meckel Draw.

Established ranching homesteads are scattered across the terrain, connected by a network of local and private roads such as Davis Rd. Notable family-named sites include Nixon Ranch, Jones Ranch, and Meckel Ranch, reflecting the area's long-standing agricultural tradition. These settlements are positioned near the various reservoirs, which provide essential water resources for livestock in this semi-arid Texas region. The map provides a clear look at land ownership patterns and rural infrastructure in the early 21st century.