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2010 Map of Deaton Draw

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Deaton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Devils River corridor in Val Verde County defines the western edge of this landscape, carving through a series of deep canyons and dry draws characteristic of the Edwards Plateau. The 2010 geography reveals a sparsely populated ranching territory where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by named features like the Brown Ranch Windmill and Star Windmill. These landmarks, along with the Chicken Ranch Windmills, indicate the specialized infrastructure required to support livestock in this arid environment.

Local family ranching history is anchored by the Robert Cauthorn Ranch and Virgil Cauthorn Ranch, which represent the primary human habitations in the area. The terrain is deeply dissected by a network of drainage systems, including Deaton Draw, Young Canyon, and Phillips Canyon. These named draws and canyons serve as the primary topographical markers for researchers and geographers studying the region's watershed and historic land use patterns.