2012 Map of Whirlwind Spring

About this map

Kokernot Ranch serves as a primary human landmark in this high-desert landscape of western Texas. The ranching economy here is tied closely to scattered water sources and seasonal drainages, as evidenced by the Cobas Windmill located in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The topography is defined by dramatic elevation changes, including the massive Kokernot Mesa and the deeply cut paths of Bear Canyon and Dark Canyon. Water, the most precious resource in this arid environment, is marked by Whirlwind Spring and the ephemeral course of Calamity Cr, which winds through the central valley. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse but critical network of infrastructure, including State Route 118, that connects these remote ranch lands and natural features.