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2010 Map of Busher Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Big Divide forms the literal and figurative centerpiece of this Pecos County landscape, where the arid West Texas terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems and isolated water sources. Ranching infrastructure dominates the map, with a series of named water tanks and windmills essential for survival in this environment. The northern region is marked by Javalina Canyon and Busher Canyon, while the southern reaches are drained by Rebecca Draw and Cedar Canyon.

Surface water is managed through sites like Busher Tank, Cedar Tank, and Dean Tank, which serve as vital hubs in an otherwise dry expanse. The naming of specialized landmarks such as New Busher Windmill, Horseshoes Windmill, and Half Windmill reflects the deep history of land use and property management in this portion of the Trans-Pecos, providing clear evidence of the livestock industry's footprint on the land.