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2019 Map of Delaware Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Delaware Spring and the Delaware River anchor the northern reaches of this arid Culberson County landscape, where water sources have long dictated human movement. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations such as The Chimneys and Sulfur Mine Hill, which provide critical orientation points across the high desert.

Ephemeral drainage patterns are highly visible, with Castile Draw and Willow Draw cutting through the basin toward the higher elevations of Twin Hills. Access through this remote area is primarily facilitated by University Rd and FM 1108, connecting scattered water points like Cedar Spring, Burro Spring, and The Seep. These features reflect a traditional ranching and resource-based economy where every named spring and draw served as a vital landmark for survival and navigation.