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2022 Map of Emory Corral

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Delaware Mountains dominate this arid West Texas landscape, where life and transit are dictated by the scarce water resources of the High Desert. The terrain is marked by a network of drainage features including Emory Draw, Budweiser Draw, and Frijole Draw, which serve as the primary conduits for runoff during seasonal rains.

Evidence of ranching infrastructure is visible through the numerous named water tanks scattered across the quadrangle, such as Pecos Tank, Barstow Tank, and Sifford Tank. These features, alongside local routes like Chico Rd and Roberto Rd, reveal a working landscape designed for livestock management in a remote portion of Culberson County. The distribution of these man-made tanks, including Antelope Tank and Stevens Tank, underscores the necessity of engineering in this environment.