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2012 Map of Emory Corral

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Emory Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Emory Corral sits within the high desert landscape of Culberson County, where the southern reaches of the Delaware Mountains dominate the terrain. This arid region is defined by its critical water infrastructure, visible through a network of named livestock tanks and ephemeral drainage systems like Emory Draw. The reliance on these man-made catchments, such as Pecos Tank, Barstow Tank, and Sifford Tank, underscores the legacy of ranching in this part of West Texas.

Remote transport corridors including Chico Rd and N Co Rd provide the only access through the scrub and limestone slopes. These paths connect isolated landmarks like Cargile Tank and Lower Calhoun Tank, which serve as vital markers for navigation and land management in an area where permanent natural water is scarce. This survey captures the intersection of traditional land use and topographical necessity in the Trans-Pecos.