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2010 Map of Harkell Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep path through this reach of West Texas, defining a landscape of isolated outposts and intricate drainage systems. In this era of modern ranching, family-named holdings like Henderson Ranch, Rose Ranch, and Newman Ranch remain the primary points of human habitation. These settlements are linked by the winding route of Pandale Rd, which traverses the high ground above the canyon floor.

A network of tributary valleys including Harkell Canyon, Moose Canyon, and Goat Canyon feed into the river basin, illustrating the complex hydrology of Val Verde County. The map provides a clear look at the remote rural infrastructure of the region, from the Schnaubert Ranch in the southwest to the intersection of Arledge Rd E, documenting the persistent pattern of large landholdings that characterizes this borderlands territory.