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2019 Map of Long Point

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Long Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Delaware Mountains dominate the southwestern landscape of this Culberson County region, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of canyons and seasonal drainages. Water management is central to the human footprint here, evidenced by landmarks such as End Tank, Deep Tank, and Little Piñon Tank, which provide vital catchments in an otherwise arid environment.

The central landmark Long Point sits as a high overlook above the winding path of the Delaware River, which cuts through the northern reaches. Deeply carved features like Cottonwood Canyon and Piñon Canyon illustrate the erosion patterns of the Chihuahuan Desert, while Getaway Canyon and North Rock Draw represent the ancient pathways used by travelers and ranchers navigating these slopes. This 2019 survey documents a landscape focused on ranching infrastructure and natural topography.