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2016 Map of Dome Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Dome Hill rises above the high desert floor of west Texas, anchoring a landscape defined by the drainage patterns and vital water catchments of Culberson County. The area is marked by a network of intermittent water features including Luckett Tank, Manuel Tank, and Clayton Tank, which provided essential resources for cattle ranching in this arid environment. Transportation through this part of the Trans-Pecos relies on routes like Elcor - Toyah Rd and Jones-Kent Rd, connecting remote sites across the basin.

The terrain shifts from the prominent height of Spring Hill in the northeast to the low-lying basins of Natural Well Draw and Clayton Draw. These geological features, alongside Seven Heart Pass, illustrate the traditional movement of both people and livestock through the breaks in the hills. The map highlights the sparse but critical infrastructure of the modern era, from state routes like FM 2185 to the named draws that serve as the region's primary landmarks.