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2016 Map of Blue Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Blue Hills rise above the high desert floor of Val Verde County in this survey of West Texas. This arid landscape is defined by its deep drainages and intermittent watercourses, including the prominent Duncan Draw and Wallace Canyon to the north. These features illustrate the natural erosive patterns that have shaped the limestone-rich terrain over millennia, creating a complex network of relief that dictates the human passage through this territory.

Transportation in this corner of the state is primarily serviced by Ranch Rd 1024 and FM 1024, which provide the main north-south corridors through the ranching country. Branching off from these arteries are local tracks like Blue Hill Rd, which provide access to the high ground. To the south and east, the topography falls away into Lewis Canyon and Sycamore Canyon, showcasing the dramatic elevation changes characteristic of the Edwards Plateau's southwestern edge.