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2022 Map of Burnt Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Burnt Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The arid landscape of Crockett County is defined here by a series of deep drainage networks cutting through the Texas high plains. The terrain is dominated by the westward-running systems of First Canyon, Second Canyon, and Third Canyon, while the eastern portion of the sheet is marked by the winding path of Escondido Draw. These features represent the primary topographic relief in a region where water management is critical, as evidenced by the isolated Clay Tank located in the northern reaches.

Transportation through this ranching country follows the natural ridges and plateaus, with Hoover Divide Rd and Dunlap Rd providing access across the high ground. In the south, the expansive Government Draw and the namesake Burnt Canyon highlight the erosional patterns typical of the Edwards Plateau. This survey offers a clear view of the land use and drainage of a modern Texas ranching district, where the road network is closely tied to the underlying geology.