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2010 Map of Open Hollow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dry Devils River and its intricate network of drainage draws characterize this stretch of Val Verde County, where the settlement of Vinegarone sits along the primary north-south roadway. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Rough Canyon and Wood Canyon, illustrating the erosional patterns common to the Edwards Plateau region. Transportation across this arid terrain relies on historic routes such as Mail Trail Rd and Dolan Creek Rd, which connect isolated ranching outposts.

Remote infrastructure is highlighted by the Flying D Ranch Airport, positioned west of the Open Hollow drainage. The map provides clear evidence of the area's grazing and aviation history, showing the distribution of small communities like Loma Alta against a backdrop of named features such as Bucktrap Draw and South Open Hollow. This topographical study effectively documents the land use and accessibility of the West Texas backcountry in the early 21st century.