2019 Map of Dolan Springs

About this map

Dolan Falls and the surrounding river system define this arid Val Verde County landscape, where groundwater resources have shaped land use for generations. The map reveals a complex network of springs, including Jose Maria Spring, Blue Spring, and Snake Springs, which provide critical water points in an area dominated by deep drainage systems like Live Oak Canyon and Rough Spring Canyon. The intersection of the Devils River and the Dry Devils River creates a unique hydrological profile, marked by landforms such as Yellow Bluff and the circular Horseshoe Bend. Human activity is centered on ranching and private aviation, evidenced by the RNK Ranch Airport and the network of unpaved tracks like Dolan Creek Rd and the 12-mile Loop. This 2019 survey documents the enduring importance of named water sources like Spotted Oak Spring and Camp Spring in the Chihuahuan Desert borderlands.