2019 Map of Divide Well Draw

About this map

Divide Well Draw and its network of deeply etched drainages define this portion of Val Verde County, where the landscape is sculpted by intermittent water action. The topography is dominated by numerous canyons and draws, including Oil Well Canyon and Oppenheimer Canyon, which cut through the limestone terrain typical of this part of West Texas. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by the winding route of Ranch Rd 1024 as it traverses the higher ground between drainage systems. Local landmarks like Rocky Point overlook the junction of major draws, including Devils Draw and Soto Canyon. The naming conventions found on the map, such as New Well Canyon and Live Oak Draw, suggest a history of ranching operations that relied heavily on these specific geographic features for livestock management and water access in an otherwise arid environment.