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2019 Map of Brushy Draw

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brushy Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The high Chihuahuan Desert landscape of West Texas is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage channels, as seen in this 2019 survey of the borderlands. The terrain is dominated by the deeply incised Pecos Canyon in the southwest corner and the prominent Cedar Bluff Canyon toward the center. This topography illustrates the arid geography of the Edwards Plateau, where water movement is dictated by ephemeral features such as Noelke Draw, Middle Draw, and Jackson Draw.

A distinct line of demarcation runs horizontally across the map, representing the boundary between Crockett and Val Verde counties. Human presence is sparse, indicated primarily by the passage of a state highway and County Road 102, which navigate the winding course of Brushy Draw. These features demonstrate how modern infrastructure in this region is still largely shaped by the natural contours of the ancient canyon systems.