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2016 Map of Diablo Canyon East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Diablo Canyon East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Chihuahuan Desert landscape of West Texas is documented here in 2016, revealing an arid terrain defined by ephemeral water sources and complex drainage systems. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Finlay Mountains, where the relief drops sharply into Flat Canyon and Arroyo Diablo. These natural corridors dictate the movement of water and livestock through this sparsely populated corner of Hudspeth County.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of named tanks and catchments such as Old John Tank, Marr Tanks, and Little Martin Tank. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Mosley Rd and an isolated Airstrip, reflecting the area's enduring character as a remote ranching or conservation territory. The transition from the high ridges of Diablo Canyon to the broad expanse of Gardner Draw illustrates the geological transition from rugged highlands to desert floor.