2022 Map of Duff Springs, 2022 Print
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2022 Map of Duff Springs

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mitchell Mesa dominates the northwest corner of this arid landscape, overlooking a series of seasonal drainages and vital water sources in Brewster County. In a region where reliable water dictates the patterns of settlement and movement, the presence of Duff Springs and Davenport Spring suggests a topography shaped by cattle ranching and early frontier transit. The drainage network is complex, featuring the winding path of Duff Cr and the deeply incised Dark Canyon. The landscape transitions from high mesa flats into the lower elevations of The Ditch, highlighting the stark relief typical of the Big Bend region. Scattered springs like Cottonwood Spring and Whirlwind Springs provide the only breaks in the arid expanse, serving as essential landmarks for any historical or genealogical study of this sparsely populated desert environment.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed2022
Date Published2022
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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