2010 Map of Carta Valley NE

About this map

Old US Hwy 377 cuts through the northeast corner of this arid landscape in Edwards County, representing a modern alignment of the historic path between Del Rio and Rocksprings. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely settled region of the Texas Hill Country defined by a complex network of intermittent drainages. The most prominent of these is Mailtrail Creek, which flows across the central-western portion of the map. The landscape is marked by numerous draws and dry washes that only carry water during heavy rain events, highlighting the topographic character of this high plateau country. The presence of the highway provides the primary structural link for the remote ranching properties that have historically occupied this region, showing how transportation infrastructure remains the defining feature of the area's development.