2012 Map of W T Ranch

About this map

The WT Ranch landscape in Reeves County is defined by its critical water infrastructure and remote ranching operations. In this arid corner of West Texas, the survival of livestock and the utility of the land are mapped through a network of artificial catchments and pumping stations. Distinctive labels such as Cottonwood Tank, Carruthers Tank, and High Lonesome Windmill indicate the vital points where groundwater was accessed or surface runoff captured. Transport through this territory relies on a sparse grid of local roads, including Ranch Road 2119 and several county routes like Co Rd 232, which connect the headquarters at WT Ranch to the surrounding windmills and tanks. The naming of these features, from Oscar Windmill to the Seven Up Tank, reflects the local vernacular and the practical necessity of identifying every water source across the vast grazing lands.