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2019 Map of Cedar Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The boundary between Upton and Crockett counties bisects this 2019 survey of a deeply dissected plateau region in West Texas. The landscape is defined by the branching drainage systems of Cedar Canyon and Javelina Draw, which carve through the high ground. Water management for ranching is a prominent theme, evidenced by several named reservoirs such as Jacks Tank, Telephone Tank, and Rock Tank. These features, along with Round Mountain Tank, suggest the specialized infrastructure required for land use in this arid environment.

Prominent landmarks such as Cedar Hill and Round Mtn rise above the complex network of canyons, including the East Prong Simpson Canyon and West Prong Simpson Canyon. While the area is largely characterized by its natural relief, Mobile Rd provides a primary corridor through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. This map captures the intersection of natural topography and the essential water-security measures that allow for human activity and livestock management in this remote corner of the Trans-Pecos.