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2010 Map of Echo Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Echo Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Long X Ranch and J D Ranch anchor this West Texas landscape, where the survival of cattle operations depends on an intricate network of water management features. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes at Encantada Peak and Round Mountain, with seasonal drainage through Echo Canyon and Adobe Draw.

A reliance on groundwater is evident through the numerous named water sources scattered across the desert floor, including Patterson Spring Windmill, Hawthicket Spring, and Middle Rock House Tank. Long-established ranching routes like Long X Ranch Rd and Broken Tank Rd provide the primary infrastructure through the canyons. This map documents a modern continuation of historic ranching life, highlighting the specific named camps and windmills that have served generations of local families.