2010 Map of Turney Draw NW

About this map

Whitehead Ranch and Earwood Ranch stand as primary landmarks in this high-plains landscape of Val Verde County, where ranching life is defined by the vital presence of water infrastructure. The survey details a network of strategically placed water sources, including the Buckley Windmill, Kirkendall Windmill, and Mutton Pasture Windmill, which reflect the region's reliance on groundwater to sustain livestock. The terrain is deeply grooved by the ephemeral drainage systems of the Dry Devils River and Turney Draw. These intermittent waterways, along with Dolan Creek and County Line Draw, dictate the movement and settlement patterns across this Texas territory, illustrating how the natural geography of draws and creeks shapes the layout of individual holdings and the access routes between them.