Back Forty has 781 water wells on record in Sutton County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 667 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 355 ft, with most falling between 124 and 421 ft.
These figures summarize nearby historical wells; for an estimate at a specific location, drop a pin in the app. Always confirm with a licensed driller before relying on any figure for a purchase or drilling decision.
Interactive Land Map of Sutton County
Pan and zoom to explore water wells, parcels, and oil & gas activity in Sutton County. Open the full app for subsurface predictions and a depth estimate at any point.
Oil & Gas Activity in Sutton County
Sutton County has 8,648 oil & gas wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas — a high level of oil-and-gas activity for Texas (#33 of 254 counties). That much drilling history usually means an established mineral estate, active operators, and the surface activity that comes with it. If mineral rights matter to your purchase, research the severed mineral estate on any specific tract.
Counts are approximate, drawn from public RRC records, and include active and plugged wells. Not a substitute for a title or mineral search.
Non-Native & Exotic Wildlife in Sutton County
Free-ranging exotics have been recorded in Sutton County: Axis deer (chital), Blackbuck, and Fallow deer. These are citizen-science observations — they indicate presence, not population, and may include high-fenced animals, so absence of records is not proof a species is absent. For hunters, it places Sutton County within established exotic range.
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 781 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 355 ft |
| Depth range | 124–421 ft (most wells) |
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Data last refreshed: May 2026
Disclaimer: The figures on this page are derived from historical Texas Water Development Board driller's reports for nearby wells and are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual conditions at any specific property can differ substantially. Nothing here guarantees water availability, well depth, or subsurface conditions, and it is not professional geological, engineering, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed Texas water-well driller or other qualified professional before making any purchase, drilling, or development decision.