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2016 Map of Everett Canyon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Everett Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Pecos River carves a significant course through this portion of Val Verde County, defining the western edge of a landscape dominated by a network of drainage systems. The terrain is characterized by numerous named ravines and breaks, including the namesake Everett Canyon, which feeds into the larger river basin. Evidence of the region’s topography is seen in the deep incisions of Deep Canyon and the winding paths of Live Oak Canyon and Little Live Oak Canyon.

Land use and heritage in this part of the Texas borderlands are reflected in family and functional place names. Oppenheimer Canyon and Lewis Canyon suggest early landholding and ranching history, while Oil Well Canyon points toward the industrial interests that have historically shaped the West Texas economy. Apart from Blue Hills Rd in the southeast, the area remains largely defined by its natural hydrology and complex canyon systems.