2019 Map of Fort Lancaster

About this map

Fort Lancaster (ruins) stands as a focal point near the junction of Live Oak Cr and the Pecos River, marking a site of significant military and frontier history in West Texas. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage systems, including Musk Hog Canyon to the west and Scott Canyon to the southeast, which cut through the high plateau. The border between Crockett and Terrell counties follows the meandering path of the Pecos River at the southern end of the sheet. Transportation through this remote terrain is facilitated by modern infrastructure like Interstate 10, which traverses the northern reaches through M Canyon, and historic routes like Ft Lancaster Rd and Highway 290 that provide access to the canyon floors. Other named geographical features like Mailbox Draw and Loftin Canyon illustrate the complex system of dry washes and ravines that characterize this portion of the Edwards Plateau.