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2016 Map of Longfellow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Longfellow sits as a lonely outpost in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas, appearing here at the boundary between Pecos and Brewster counties. The landscape is dominated by complex drainage systems and isolated peaks, where deep cuts like Sanderson Canyon and Yolts Draw channel seasonal runoff through the arid terrain. Natural and man-made water sources, including Silver Lake and Haystack Tank, highlight the critical role of water management in this high-desert environment.

Prominent landmarks such as Panther Peak and the expanse of Rattlesnake Flats provide orientation in a region largely defined by its topography rather than dense settlement. The presence of Longfellow Rd and the corridor along Dry Cr illustrate the established paths of travel that follow the natural contours of the draws. This map captures a remote section of the Texas borderlands, where the economy and geography are closely tied to the rugged draws and canyons.