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2010 Map of Grandfalls SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Santa Rosa Spring stands as a notable natural landmark in this arid stretch of Pecos County, where the management of water defines the entire landscape. The meandering path of the Pecos River is supplemented by an extensive network of human-made irrigation and drainage features, including the Imperial Ditch, the Grandfalls Canal, and the Big Valley Canal. This intricate system of channels, alongside the Cut Around Canal, illustrates the historical effort to harness limited water resources for agricultural or industrial use in West Texas.

Industrial activity is anchored by the Kugle Oil Field in the northern portion of the map, reflecting the region's reliance on petroleum extraction. A grid of local routes such as Co Rd 371 and Fm 1450 provides access to these remote operations and scattered land tracts. The presence of Water Tower Rd near the eastern boundary suggests localized infrastructure supporting the few developed areas within this expansive, resource-driven territory.