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2010 Map of Brushy Draw

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Brushy Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Water management dominates this arid landscape in Val Verde County, where a network of ephemeral watercourses and vital infrastructure supports the ranching economy. Central to the map is the intersection of several significant drainages, including Noelke Draw, Brushy Draw, and Middle Draw, which channel seasonal runoff through the region. The infrastructure reflects the challenges of this terrain, with numerous named water-pumping landmarks such as the Noelke Windmill and Bullhead Windmill scattered across the land.

Local ranching operations like the Baggett Ranch are the primary settlements in this area. A particularly interesting historical reference appears in the name of the Post Office Windmill, suggesting a former center of communication or a specific landmark for early rural mail delivery. To the south, the topography deepens into Cedar Bluff Canyon, illustrating the transition from open draws to more defined canyon relief characteristic of the Edwards Plateau.