2012 Map of Dead Man Canyon

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this West Texas landscape, serving as the dominant geographic feature for the region in 2012. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages, including First Canyon, Second Canyon, Third Canyon, and Reagan Canyon, which feed into the river valley. Human presence is sparse, centered on the ranching infrastructure of the Oasis Ranch and the functional landmarks necessary for life in this arid climate, such as the Dead Man Windmill. The land is accessed via unpaved or county roads like Dunlap Rd and Co Rd 411, which navigate the high ground between the eponymous Dead Man Canyon and the river. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, Cedar Springs indicates one of the rare natural water sources in this stretch of Crockett County.