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2016 Map of Clark Waterhole

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Dry Devils River drainage defines this arid Val Verde County landscape, carving a network of canyons and draws across the plateau. Ranching and remote operations are the primary human footprint, evidenced by the Rio Vista Ranch Airport and Morning Star Ranch Airport providing critical aerial access to this isolated West Texas terrain. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Newman Cem near Manuel Canyon, while the name Gold Mine Canyon hints at early prospecting efforts in the region.

Water is the central character of the geography, with vital intermittent sources like Clark Waterhole, Gravel Waterhole, and Grass Patch Springs named on the sheet. These features, along with Carlos Camp Spring and Glenn Spring, were historically essential for both livestock and travelers navigating the deep cuts of Sycamore Canyon and Deadman Canyon. The winding paths of Miers Ranch Rd and Dolan Creek Rd provide the only terrestrial links through the high ridges and bluffs.