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2016 Map of Best

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Best
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Best sits at the northern edge of this Reagan County landscape, positioned along the historic transport corridor of Texon Rd and Highway 67. This region of West Texas is defined by its wide, open drainages and a sparse network of county roads that navigate the arid terrain. The primary hydrologic feature is Big Lake Draw, which winds through the center of the sheet, illustrating the natural drainage patterns of the Edwards Plateau.

A network of named roads including Santa Rita Rd, Lone Wolf Rd, and Hodge Rd suggests a landscape organized around ranching and energy interests. The presence of Golf Course Rd and Landfill Rd indicates specialized land use outside the primary settlement areas. The detailed topography shown by the U.S. Geological Survey highlights the subtle elevation changes that characterize this high plains environment.