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2022 Map of Dolan Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Dolan Springs and the surrounding canyonlands of Val Verde County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and permanent water sources near the Devils River. The landscape is a maze of deep limestone cuts, featuring named topographical landmarks like Yellow Bluff and Horseshoe Bend. Transportation through this arid region is limited to primitive routes such as Dolan Creek Rd and the 12-Mile Loop Trl, which navigate the high ground between East Canyon and Rough Spring Canyon.

Hydrology is central to the area's utility, with numerous named springs including Jose Maria Spring, Blue Spring, and Spotted Oak Spring providing critical water points. The presence of the RNK Ranch Airport suggests the continued importance of private ranching operations in this isolated portion of Southwest Texas. The southern edge of the map captures the dramatic Dolan Falls, where the river drops through the rugged terrain of Falls Canyon.