2016 Map of Howards Well SW

About this map

Howard Draw and a complex network of ephemeral drainages dominate this high-desert terrain along the border of Crockett and Val Verde Counties. The landscape is defined by its deep, winding canyons such as Escondido Canyon and Jesus Canyon, which reveal the erosional patterns of the Edwards Plateau. These features reflect a traditional ranching environment where water management was the primary concern for survival, as suggested by the naming of New Well Canyon. Transportation across this limestone country relies on a few critical corridors like Pandale Rd and the Dog Canyon Trl, which follow the natural contours of the land. The proximity of Sevenmile Draw and Live Oak Draw highlights the vital role of these drainage basins in a region where surface water is scarce and topographical relief dictates the placement of roads and remote boundary lines.