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2022 Map of Dryden NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Deep desert drainages define this portion of the Trans-Pecos, where the arid landscape is carved by substantial ephemeral watercourses. Downie Draw and Eightmile Draw dominate the western and central reaches, funneling seasonal runoff through a network of complex contours. These features illustrate the natural hydrology of Terrell County, showing how water has historically shaped the terrain long before modern infrastructure arrived.

Human presence is marked by a sparse but deliberate network of corridors, centered on Ranch Rd 1217. Branching from this primary artery are several named tracks, including Stanley Rd, Riggs Rd, and James Rd, which provide access to the high ground between the canyons. To the east, the land drops sharply into the dramatic depths of Big Canyon and Meyers Canyon, highlighting the geological isolation characteristic of this corner of Texas.