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2010 Map of China Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pecos River defines the southern reach of this West Texas landscape, winding through a region characterized by sparse water sources and ranch infrastructure. This 2010 survey highlights the local hydrology, centered on the depressions of China Lake and Horseshoe Lake. These ephemeral water bodies and the surrounding drainage patterns illustrate the arid nature of Reeves County, where historical land use is tied closely to the availability of water.

Evidence of agricultural engineering appears in the form of the Big Valley Canal, which cuts through the central portion of the quadrangle. This infrastructure, along with a network of local routes such as Co Rd 426 and Co Rd 428, reflects the modernization of rural transport and irrigation in the Trans-Pecos region. The map provides a detailed view of the section lines and property boundaries that dictate the modern geography of this desert basin.