The Dry Devils River carves a winding path through this corner of the Edwards Plateau, where the arid landscape is defined by drainage patterns and water management. Modern ranching infrastructure is evident in the presence of Rock Barn Tank and Soto Tank, which provide critical water sources in an area dominated by dry draws like Buffalo Draw and County Line Draw. The small settlement at Four Mills serves as a local landmark in this sparsely populated territory, connected to the wider region by the transit corridor of Buffalo Rd and a primary highway. The map illustrates the topographic complexity of the Val Verde and Edwards County line, showing how local roads and land use adapt to the deeply dissected terrain of West Texas.
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1943 · Carta Valley
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Dry Devil
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Turney Draw SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Turney Draw NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Carta Valley NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Turney Draw NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000