Marfa serves as the central hub of this High Plains landscape, where the town's grid meets a network of ephemeral watercourses and ranch roads. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems such as Mimms Draw, Greenlee Draw, and Alamito Creek, which wind through the arid terrain. To the southwest, the Rancheria Hills rise as a prominent landform, while infrastructure like Ranch Rd 2810 and the Marfa Municipal Airport indicate the modern connectivity of this West Texas region. Smaller features like Big Trestle Draw and Fourmile Draw offer specific points of interest for those studying the local hydrology and land use patterns. This survey illustrates how the settlement is deeply integrated with its desert environment, balanced between established transportation corridors and the natural relief of the Trans-Pecos.
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1895 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Alpine
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Nopal
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Mano Prieto Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Tinaja
USGS Topo · 1:24,000