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2022 Map of Lightning Hills

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lightning Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Warwick Hills and the Lightning Hills dominate this portion of the Brewster County landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert terrain is defined by dry washes and seasonal watercourses. The drainage network is anchored by San Francisco Cr, which is joined by Frog Cr and Willow Cr as it winds through the arid flats. To the north, the elevation rises sharply at Stillwell Mtn, a prominent landmark for travelers and ranchers in this remote corner of West Texas.

Local water sources such as Blanca Springs provide rare points of relief in a territory characterized by broad basins like Arden Draw. This topographic study reveals the fundamental relationship between elevation and water in a region where geography dictates survival and settlement patterns. The map captures a vast, open landscape where named peaks and intermittent creeks are the primary markers for navigation.