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2022 Map of Dog Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Chalk Mountains define the northern horizon of this Brewster County landscape, where the arid terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts and seasonal watercourses. Hale Draw and Terlingua Creek cut through the lower elevations, reflecting the drainage patterns of the Trans-Pecos region. Human activity is evidenced by a sparse network of ranch and resource roads, including Cowboy Mining Co Rd and Lowery-Key Rd, which serve the expansive tracts of private and government land.

Water management in this dry environment is highlighted by the presence of Dewees Tank, a vital landmark for local ranching operations. The namesake Dog Canyon and the prominence of Black Hill provide distinctive navigational points for those studying the physical geography of west Texas. This survey captures the intersection of industrial access and rugged natural features as they existed in the early 2020s.