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2019 Map of Dead Mans Pass

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dead Mans Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Dead Mans Canyon cuts a significant path through this portion of Val Verde County, defining a landscape shaped by sharp elevation changes and seasonal drainage. The topographical data reveals a network of natural corridors and passes that have historically dictated movement through this arid region, most notably at Dead Mans Pass and Sevenmile Gap. While much of the area remains open terrain, the presence of the Dickerson Ranch near the eastern boundary indicates the continued importance of large-scale ranching operations in this part of Texas.

Transportation is primarily restricted to established routes like Ranch Rd 1024 and State Route 163, which navigate around features such as Crazy Canyon and Rattlesnake Gap. Hydrological features, including Dead Mans Cr and Evans Cr, underscore the drainage patterns that feed into the larger regional basins, providing essential context for those studying the environmental and land-use history of the Edwards Plateau.