2019 Map of Marlboro Canyon

About this map

King Mtn dominates this portion of the Edwards Plateau in Upton County, its steep escarpments dropping into the winding depths of Marlboro Canyon. The landscape is defined by the stark transition from high, flat-topped mesas to the ephemeral drainage of Mayfield Draw in the west. Modern transit follows historical patterns along the periphery, with King Mountain Rd skirting the eastern edge of the elevated terrain while Ranch Rd and various county routes provide access to the expansive ranchlands. The contouring reveals the intricate network of finger canyons and draws that have shaped the livestock-rearing economy of this West Texas region, illustrating the topographic challenges faced by early settlers and contemporary land managers alike.