
Sonora sits on the western edge of this landscape in Sutton County, where the Edwards Plateau transitions into a network of intermittent drainage paths and ranchlands. The area is defined by the winding course of Lowrey Draw and a system of local ranch roads that provide access to the surrounding hill country. Infrastructure in this region supports both agricultural operations and private transportation, notable in the presence of the John Fields Ranch Airport and water management features like Site Number Twelve. Significant transit corridors, including Ranch Rd 3130 and Ranch Rd 864, cut across the limestone-scored terrain, illustrating the modern connectivity of this West Texas ranching district. Researchers can trace the intersection of early settlement paths and contemporary land use through the named private and county roads that navigate the complex topography of the draws.
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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