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2023 Map of Grapevine Draw

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Grapevine Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Carlsbad Caverns National Park dominates the northern landscape of this survey, where the rugged Guadalupe Mountains transition into a complex system of canyons and draws. The high country is marked by deep incisions like West Slaughter Canyon and Midnight Canyon, with the Carlsbad Caverns Wilderness preserving the primitive character of the terrain.

Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid environment, ranging from the Black River in the south to isolated points like School Section Water Hole and Grapevine Spring. The network of unpaved tracks, including Mayes Ranch Rd and Washington Ranch Rd, indicates a history of ranching and resource management. Notable geographic features such as Double Canyon and the winding XT Draw provide clear points of reference for those studying the physical geography and land-use patterns of Eddy County at the start of the 2020s.