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2016 Map of Kent

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Kent
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The high desert community of Kent serves as the focal point of this West Texas landscape, positioned at a critical junction of local transit and ranching history. Sitting near the Culberson Co Jeff Davis Co line, the settlement is framed by the northern reaches of the Apache Mountains and the prominent rise of Kent Mtn. The topography is defined by a series of drainage systems, including Kent Draw, Patterson Draw, and the rugged Rock House Canyon, which underscore the importance of water management in this arid environment.

Evidence of established ranching infrastructure is visible through numerous named water catchments such as Tidwell Tank, Lippy Tank, and Levinson Reservoir. Transport routes like Kent Rd and Odessa Ave anchor the small grid of the town, while the southern portion of the quadrangle features the Rancho Del Cielo Airport, reflecting the necessity of aerial access for remote Trans-Pecos ranching operations.