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2013 Map of Lechuguilla Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lechuguilla Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Devils River dominates the eastern edge of this West Texas terrain, carving through the arid landscape of Val Verde County. This survey illustrates a region defined by its drainages and long-established cattle or sheep operations. The network of ephemeral streams, including Lechuguilla Cr and Indian Cr, feeds into the main river channel, creating the dramatic relief seen at Rough Canyon.

Private landholdings are the primary markers of settlement here, with the J Brite Ranch and T Brite Ranch signifying the Brite family's presence in the area. Other significant markers for local history and genealogy include the Brotherton Ranch and Hinds Ranch. The map also captures the stark geography of Cedar Spring Canyon and the curiously named Dead Mans Cr, providing a look at the sparse but storied ranching country before modern developments altered these traditional boundaries.