The Devils River winds through this arid stretch of Val Verde County, carving a path through deep limestone topography. This remote ranching landscape is defined by its water-management infrastructure, featuring a dense network of isolated windmills such as Windy Point Windmill, Bull Windmill, and Middle Pasture Windmill that sustain the local livestock operations. Human presence centers on established holdings like Beaver Lake Ranch and Pecos Canyon Ranch, while transportation is facilitated by Ranch Road 189. Cultural history is anchored at the Juno Cem, a key landmark for local genealogy. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal drainage systems, including Pecos Canyon, Cedar Bluff Canyon, and several named draws like Sulfur Well Draw and Threemile Draw, reflecting the erosive power of occasional desert rain on the plateau.
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1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Flat Rock Draw SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Juno
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1970 · Indian Draw
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1970 · Sycamore Canyon
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1970 · Bee Canyon
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1970 · Brushy Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Deaton Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · White Draw NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000