Sonora sits on the western edge of this landscape, where the topography of the Edwards Plateau is defined by the winding course of Lowrey Draw. The map illustrates a transitional ranching environment where modern infrastructure meets traditional land use, notably at the John Fields Ranch Airport located in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. A network of rural and private roads, such as Ranch Rd 864 and Bond Rd, provide access to the interior, while Ranch Rd 3130 serves as a primary east-west corridor alongside the interstate. Water management in this semi-arid region is represented by designated collection areas like Site Number Eleven and Site Number Twelve, highlighting the specialized engineering required to manage runoff and support local livestock and aviation operations.
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1893 · Rock Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Fort McKavett
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Steen Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Buffalo Well NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Buffalo Well SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sonora SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sonora NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000