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2019 Map of Hess Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Glass Mountains dominate this arid West Texas landscape, where the high-altitude topography is defined by a dense network of canyons and drainage draws. The boundary between Pecos and Brewster counties cuts diagonally across the northern portion of the quadrangle, highlighting the administrative division in this sparsely populated region. Water management and seasonal flow are evidenced by named drainage features like Burnt House Cr, which runs through Burnt House Canyon, and Red Tank Draw.

Surface transportation is limited primarily to Mills Rd in the northwest, suggesting a landscape mostly accessible by ranch tracks or on foot. The nomenclature reflects the local wildlife and rugged history of the Trans-Pecos, with labels such as Javelina Canyon, Dead Horse Canyon, and Fox Canyon. This survey illustrates the intricate landforms of the region, from the deep incisions of Hess Canyon to the broad expanse of Skinner Canyon in the south.