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2022 Map of Beckwith Hills

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Beckwith Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Beckwith Hills and the surrounding high desert terrain of Brewster County are defined by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and limestone canyons. The landscape is marked by the presence of Peña Colorado Spring, a critical water source in this arid environment that feeds into Peña Colorado Cr. This water system historically anchored the area, as evidenced by the Fort Pena Colorado Cem located near the intersection of several local ranch roads.

Canyon systems such as Little Road Canyon and Road Canyon cut through the rugged uplands, while broader features like Spruce Draw and Beakley Draw guide the occasional runoff from the Payne Hills. Ranching infrastructure is sparse but present, linked by routes such as Arnold Ranch Rd and Post Ranch Rd, which connect isolated homesteads to the wider region. These place names and landform labels offer a window into the historical land use and geological character of this part of West Texas.