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2016 Map of Dead Man Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Pecos River serves as the defining geographical and political boundary in this 2016 survey, carving through the high desert terrain to separate Terrell and Crockett counties. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of deeply incised drainage systems, including the namesake Dead Man Canyon and a series of numbered tributaries such as First Canyon, Second Canyon, and Third Canyon. These features illustrate the erosion patterns characteristic of the Trans-Pecos region, where water remains the primary architect of the land despite its scarcity.

Evidence of local ranching and transportation infrastructure is found along Ingham Dudley Rd and Co Rd 411, which provide access to this isolated area. The presence of Cedar Springs and Reagan Canyon further highlights the critical relationship between topography and water sources in West Texas. For those interested in the physical history of the Pecos River corridor, the map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural landmarks like Loftin Canyon and the established county lines.