2010 Map of Horsehead Canyon

About this map

Independence Creek meanders through the heart of this Terrell County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for a network of deeply etched canyons and draws. This 2010 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of West Texas where land use is defined by ranching and topography. The map reveals a naming convention heavily influenced by local wildlife and geography, from Javelina Canyon and Bearfoot Canyon to the namesake Horsehead Canyon. Man-made infrastructure is limited to a few arterial routes such as Ranch Rd 2400 and Nogales Rd, which provide access across the high ground between features like Mitchell Draw and Surveyor Canyon. The presence of Oil Well Canyon suggests the industrial history and mineral exploration that have shaped this arid terrain.