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2010 Map of Fort Davis SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Arkansas Mesa dominates the eastern horizon of this West Texas landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and prominent canyons. The drainage patterns of Musquiz Creek and Limpia Creek dictate the local geography, carving through Musquiz Canyon and Limpia Canyon respectively. These natural corridors have long served as primary routes for travel and settlement in Jeff Davis County.

Camp Musquiz sits along the southern canyon floor, marking a site of human activity amidst the expansive ranchlands. Near the northwestern edge of the map, local history is preserved at Hillcrest Cemetery, located just off Cemetery Rd. The map also details smaller water features with evocative names like Horse Thief Creek and Chihuahua Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrology required to sustain life and livestock in this arid environment.