1985 Map of Devils Draw

About this map

The Pecos River and Devils River carve through the high limestone plateaus of Southwest Texas in this mid-1980s planimetric study. The map illustrates a landscape dominated by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the namesake Devils Draw, Howard Draw, and Big Canyon. Settlement is sparse, focused around isolated points like Pandale near the Pecos and Juno along TX 163. In the western portion of the map, the Southern Pacific RR cuts across the terrain near Terrell Station, following a route established long before these 1985 aerial revisions. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, represented by named features such as Meyers Spring, Scott Spring, and Packingham Spring. The map clearly delineates the convergence of Terrell, Crockett, and Val Verde counties, showing how ranch roads and state highways like U.S. 90 navigate the deeply dissected canyon country.