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2022 Map of Hess Canyon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Hess Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Glass Mountains dominate this West Texas landscape, where deep drainage systems like Hess Canyon and Javelina Canyon carve through the high terrain. The land is defined by its dramatic relief and a network of ephemeral watercourses including Burnt House Cr, which winds through the central corridor. This 2022 survey captures a remote section of Brewster County, showing the intersection of natural landmarks and administrative boundaries at the Pecos and Brewster County line.

Evidence of local ranching or historical access routes is visible via Mills Rd in the north, while the southern reaches are marked by evocative place names like Dead Horse Canyon and Tall Pine Canyon. The map provides a high-resolution record of the complex topography of the Skinner Canyon area and the various draws, such as Red Tank Draw and Walnut Draw, that facilitate drainage from the surrounding peaks.