2016 Map of Harrell Canyon

About this map

The dissected Edwards Plateau of Crockett County is defined here by a network of drainage channels and ephemeral draws, such as Harrell Canyon and Bert Mertz Canyon. This landscape of dry watercourses illustrates the traditional ranching geography of West Texas, where local travel and land boundaries follow the natural contours of features like Johnson Draw and Baggett Draw. Access to this portion of the county is provided by Ranch Rd 1973, which cuts through the center of the sheet, and Highway 163 along the eastern edge. Local-interest landmarks including Anderson Draw and Big Indian Canyon demonstrate how the terrain dictated the layout of secondary routes like Co Rd 402 and Government Canyon in the southwest corner.