2010 Map of Hood Spring

About this map

Hood Spring and Kincaid Spring serve as the primary hydrologic anchors in this arid reach of Brewster County. The landscape is defined by a series of intermittent drainages and draws that carve through the high desert, including the prominent Bacon Draw and the winding course of Indian Creek. In a region where water determines the history of land use and settlement, these specific named springs and the seasonal flows of Kincaid Creek and San Francisco Creek mark the essential landmarks for navigation and ranching. This 2010 U.S. Geological Survey representation details the modern road network and topography of the quadrangle, illustrating how human infrastructure follows the natural contours of the West Texas terrain.