Big Divide dominates the high ground in this arid section of Pecos County, serving as a significant topographical marker for the surrounding drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where the high plateau is incised by several major dry washes, including Cliett Draw and the extensive Big Canyon. Human presence is largely defined by the winding path of Highway 285, which cuts through the terrain alongside ranching infrastructure like Mitchell Rn Rd. The map illustrates the specialized water management of the West Texas landscape, showing how seasonal runoff is funneled through features such as Clark Place Draw. This 2019 survey provides a modern record of the land use and natural hydrology in a region where topography dictates transportation and ranch boundaries.
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1920 · Longfellow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1928 · Sanderson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1928 · Comanche Spring
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Independence Draw Quadrangle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Busher Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Toms Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Big Canyon Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Big Canyon Ranch NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000