2010 Map of Sotol Hill

About this map

Lethco Ranch anchors the northern reaches of this arid landscape, characterized by a complex network of ephemeral watercourses and strategic ranching infrastructure. The topographic prominence of Sotol Hill overlooks a territory defined by the requirements of livestock and resource extraction, with numerous windmills such as DeferredPasture Windmill, FiveSection Windmill, and Lonheano Windmill marking the locations of essential groundwater access. Interstate transportation routes cut a sharp diagonal through the terrain, intersecting with FM 3078 near scattered water storage points like Highway Tank and East Tank. The drainage patterns of Sotol Draw, Prizer Draw, and Hackberry Draw illustrate the catchment system for this high-desert environment, while landmarks like Washington Tank and the presence of an Oil Well Windmill speak to the region's dual history of cattle ranching and energy development.