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1983 Map of Duff Springs

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Duff Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mitchell Mesa and Kokernot Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Brewster County, where 1970s photogrammetric data reveals a land defined by its scarce water sources. The topography is shaped by deep drainage networks including Black Goat Creek Canyon and the winding Dark Canyon, which feed toward the broad expanse of Green Valley to the south.

Evidence of ranching and land management is sparse but significant, marked by a network of Jeep Trails and essential water infrastructure like Duff Springs and the Brush Windmills. Notable landmarks such as Potatoe Hill and the seasonal watercourses of Walnut Draw and The Ditch provide orientation in this remote stretch of West Texas. The map also records localized features like Davenport Spring and Cottonwood Spring, which served as critical points for travelers and livestock in the arid terrain.