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2010 Map of Delaware Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Delaware River drainage channels and arid landscape features define this portion of Culberson County, where water sources were critical to regional ranching. The map shows the namesake Delaware Spring and Cedar Spring, which provided essential hydration in an area dominated by dry washes like Wild Horse Draw and Castile Draw. Evidence of human habitation and land use is centered around Castile Ranch and the isolated Rader Windmill, illustrating the sparse settlement pattern of the Trans-Pecos region.

Prominent topographic landmarks such as Sulfur Mine Hill, Twin Hills, and the rock formations known as The Chimneys provide navigational cues across the desert floor. Infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of University Rd and F.M. 1108, which cut through the landscape to connect these remote outposts. This survey captures a modern look at a traditional ranching environment, where place names still reflect the fundamental search for water at sites like The Seep.