
Oak Hills dominate the southern portion of this Presidio County landscape, where elevation contours rise sharply from the surrounding desert flats. This modern topography reveals a sparsely populated terrain defined primarily by its drainage patterns and limited road access. Ryan Draw cuts through the northern section of the map, serving as a primary conduit for seasonal water flow in an otherwise arid environment. The presence of Richards Gate Rd and Richard Gates Rd suggests the persistence of ranching infrastructure and private land boundaries in this remote part of West Texas. These routes provide the only significant markers of human activity across the wide, undulating topography, illustrating how geographic isolation and water management continue to shape the character of the Big Bend region.
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1895 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Ryan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Aragon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Cuesta Del Burro NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Burro Draw
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Deer Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Oak Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Oak Hills North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000