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2019 Map of Bakers Crossing

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bakers Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Devils River carves a deep path through the West Texas brushland of Val Verde County, defining a landscape dominated by a complex network of dry drainage systems. These topographical features, including Harland Canyon, Cedar Canyon, and Burnt Canyon, reveal the erosional forces that have shaped this high-desert environment over eons. The presence of Huffstutler Springs and Huffstutler Canyon suggests a historical reliance on specific water sources in an otherwise arid region.

Transportation and modern land use are concentrated along the western edge of the quadrangle, where Ranch Rd 1024 provides the primary north-south artery. The Nix River Ranch Strip indicates the specialized infrastructure required for large-scale ranching operations in this part of the state, while landmarks like White Gap and Miller Canyon offer specific points of orientation for those navigating the backcountry north of Del Rio.