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2022 Map of Derrick Draw

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Derrick Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The arid ranching country along the Culberson and Reeves County line is defined by a series of drainage systems and isolated water sources. This high-desert landscape is carved by significant topographical features such as Derrick Draw and Incline Draw, which serve as primary conduits for seasonal runoff. Human and animal life in this environment centers on reliable water points, including the naturally occurring Virginia Springs and Salt Spring, alongside constructed catchment basins like Maverick Tank and Cox Tank.

Infrastructure is sparse across this portion of the Trans-Pecos, primarily consisting of remote ranch roads like Ranch Rd 2119 and S Marsh Field. The network of ephemeral waterways, including Salt Creek and its many branches, illustrates the drainage pattern moving across the desert floor. The map provides a look at the contemporary land-use patterns in this region, where large-scale ranching operations rely on these scattered springs and tanks to sustain livestock in an otherwise dry terrain.