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2022 Map of Everett Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pecos River cuts a deep course through the southwest corner of this Val Verde County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a complex network of dry washes and ravines. This modern survey illustrates the intricate topography of the Edwards Plateau, where named features like Everett Canyon and Oppenheimer Canyon define the broken terrain. The land is characterized by these narrow, winding corridors that carve into the high tablelands, with drainage systems such as Live Oak Canyon and Cedar Canyon feeding toward the river valley.

Evidence of human activity is sparse across this arid expanse, primarily represented by limited infrastructure such as Blue Hills Rd and the eponymous Oil Well Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the natural relief and the historical naming of specific canyons, including Fox Canyon and Zixto Canyon, which often reflect local ranching history or early geographic landmarks in this part of West Texas.