2016 Map of Girvin NW

About this map

The Pecos River serves as the primary boundary between Crane and Pecos counties, winding through a landscape of ephemeral drainage systems and desert flats. This West Texas terrain is defined by dry watercourses such as Landreth Draw, Diamond Y Draw, and Leon Cr, which converge toward the river valley. The presence of the Salt Flat and the seasonally dry Soda Lake indicate the arid, alkali-rich environment of the Trans-Pecos region. Transportation across this expanse is facilitated by FM 11 and several established local routes including Horse Head Rd, a name recalling the historic crossing point on the Goodnight-Loving Trail. The map also documents Comanche Cr, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle before reaching the Pecos, illustrating the complex hydrography of this cattle-ranching and oil-producing territory.