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2016 Map of Dead Mans Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Dead Mans Pass and the surrounding terrain of Val Verde County define this landscape, where the high desert is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainages and steep gaps. The area is dominated by deep limestone cuts including Dead Mans Canyon, Crazy Canyon, and Faro Canyon, which channel water toward Dead Mans Cr and Cow Cr. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated outposts like the Dickerson Ranch and the passage of State Highway 163.

Strategic navigation through this topography relies on natural breaks in the ridges such as Sevenmile Gap and Rattlesnake Gap. These points, along with the route of Ranch Rd 1024, trace the established paths through a region where water sources like Evans Cr are critical landmarks. This survey illustrates the enduring ranching character and the topographical challenges of West Texas travel long after the initial frontier era.