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2016 Map of Chico Draw East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Chico Draw East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The high desert drainage of Chico Draw defines this portion of Culberson County, where the topography is shaped by ranching and light aviation rather than dense settlement. The presence of the Triangle Ranch Private Airport in the western reaches highlights the vast distances and specialized transportation needs of West Texas ranch life.

Surface water is managed through a series of named reservoirs and catchments, reflecting the arid environment's dependence on strategic infrastructure. These features, including Cowden Lake, Patterson Tank, and Walker Tank, serve as vital landmarks across a landscape largely traversed by unpaved corridors like Chico Rd and Stone Rd. For those researching local ranching history or land use, the placement of these named tanks—such as Nester Tank, Minnie Tank, and Wallace Tank—often corresponds to historical grazing boundaries and early homestead sites.