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2012 Map of Threemile Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Threemile Draw serves as the primary hydrological spine of this arid Reeves County landscape, reflecting the essential role of water management in West Texas ranching operations. The map documents a network of critical water infrastructure, from windmills such as Hackberry Windmill and Orla Windmill to specialized catchment basins like Charlie Ross Tank and Gyp Tank. These features, often named for local figures or geological traits, delineate the boundaries of land use in a region defined by sparse rainfall.

Surface transportation is primarily limited to local ranch roads and County Road 437, providing access across the open terrain between water points. The distribution of features like Fourmile Tank and Twomile Windmill suggests a systematic spacing of resources necessary for livestock. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the geographic intersections where man-made infrastructure meets the ephemeral drainage of the Texas desert.