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2012 Map of Spade Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Spade Ranch anchors this West Texas landscape, representing a significant agricultural holding in Mitchell County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of intermittent waterways, including Beals Cr, Wildhorse Cr, and Renderbrook Cr, which eventually lead toward the Colorado River in the east. The prominence of Beals Mtn in the northwest provides a distinctive topographic landmark overlooking the draws and canyons below.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the high density of named tanks and windmills such as Mason Tanks, Van Zandt Tanks, and the Wildcat Windmill. These features indicate a ranching economy where reliable water sources are carefully distributed across the arid country. Historians and researchers can trace the connectivity of this rural area through a system of county roads, including Co RD-353 and Ranch Road 670, which navigate the various draws like Red Draw.