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2013 Map of Balcon Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Balcon Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Taylor Ranch and Miller Ranch are central to this landscape in the Trans-Pecos region of Terrell County. This 2013 survey highlights a terrain defined by an intricate network of intermittent drainages, where life and travel center on reliable water sources like Black Water Hole and Buena Springs. The local road system, including Shafter Crossing Rd and Harrison Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated homesteads like Johnson Ranch across the arid plains.

The hydrography of the area is dominated by several significant creek systems, most notably Balcon Cr, Persimmon Cr, and Buena Cr. These features, along with Indian Cr and Prairie Cr, illustrate the complex watershed that shapes this part of West Texas. The mapping of such specific family-named landmarks and water points provides an essential record of land use and navigation in a sparsely populated ranching environment.