2012 Map of Deer Canyon

About this map

The Pecos River carves through this West Texas landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of ephemeral watercourses including Eagle Draw, Sixmile Draw, and Fourmile Draw. The terrain is defined by dramatic relief in the northwest at Riffle Canyon, while the central portion is marked by the namesake Deer Canyon. This 2012 survey illustrates the intersection of natural topography and industrial activity, specifically the energy extraction occurring at the Noelke Oil Field and the Millard Oil Field. A sparse network of local thoroughfares, such as River Rd, Texas Rock Rd, and Deer Canyon Rd, provides the only access through this arid environment, revealing how the modern oil economy utilizes the existing draws and canyons of Pecos County for infrastructure placement.