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2010 Map of Murph Draw

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Murph Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Grape Creek and its many seasonal tributaries define the arid landscape of this Tom Green County region. The network of drainage features, including Murph Draw, Butterfield Draw, and Shoonover Draw, illustrates the complex hydrology of the Edwards Plateau. Low-density ranching and rural residential development are evident through features like the Scrub Oak Ranch and several named road corridors such as Ricci Acres Rd and Walnut Grove Rd.

Topographical landmarks provide clear navigational points across the terrain, notably Ruby Point and Bean Hill. The naming of Lime Kiln Draw suggests a history of local resource extraction or processing, while the concentration of modern road names in the south, such as N Rollin Acres Rd, indicates the gradual transition of traditional ranch lands into smaller rural plots. This survey captures a specific moment in the evolution of West Texas land use, where long-established draws and hollows like Bee Hollow meet contemporary residential expansion.