2016 Map of Y Ranch

About this map

The North Wichita River meanders through the arid breaks of West Texas, carving a complex network of drainage basins including Coon Hollow Cr and Cottonwood Cr. This 2016 survey captures a landscape defined by large-scale ranching operations, centered on the Y Ranch which sits near the dividing line between Cottle and Foard counties. The region's transport network is sparse, consisting primarily of rural routes like Fm 1038 and Ranch Rd 1038, along with unnamed ranch roads that traverse the high plateaus and river bottoms. The topography reveals the stark, eroded character of the Rolling Plains, where elevation shifts rapidly between the river valley and the surrounding uplands. This map serves as a contemporary record of land use in a region where geography and the cattle industry have long dictated the pattern of human presence.