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2019 Map of Hackberry Crossing

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hackberry Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hackberry Crossing serves as a focal point for this high-desert landscape, where the deeply incised Pecos River carves through the limestone plateaus of Val Verde County. The map reveals a complex network of drainage systems, including the expansive Big Hackberry Canyon and its counterpart, Little Hackberry Canyon. These natural features dictate the passage of modern roads like Fielder Draw Rd and Pumpville Rd, which follow the contours of the high ground above the canyon floors.

The terrain is defined by numerous named canyons such as Stapp Canyon, Davis Canyon, and Tanislado Canyon, indicating a history of local geographic identification by ranchers and surveyors. The presence of Big Fielder Draw in the southern portion of the quadrangle highlights the drainage patterns that feed toward the river, while House Canyon and Brushy Canyon mark the eastern reaches of the territory. This map documents the persistent ranching routes and water access points in a region where geography remains the primary driver of human activity.