Independence Creek winds through the central valley of this Terrell County landscape, providing a rare watercourse amidst a network of intricate drainage systems. The terrain is defined by dramatic relief, where the high mesas and deep incisions of Seventeen Draw and Mitchell Draw meet. Transport through this remote West Texas corridor is concentrated along Ranch Rd 2400 and Hayre Rd, which follow the natural contours of the draws. This map captures the topography of the Trans-Pecos region, showing how the limited road network and water sources dictate the human footprint in this part of the state.
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1928 · Sanderson
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Sheffield
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1929 · Independence Draw Quadrangle
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Sonora
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1967 · Sheffield NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1967 · Horsehead Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Circle Dot Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000