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2019 Map of Pandale

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pandale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Pecos River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Val Verde County, defining a landscape dominated by complex drainage systems and isolated ranching outposts. The small settlement of Pandale serves as the focal point for a network of rural routes, including FM 2083 and Langtry Rd, which navigate the steep descents into the river valley. The map reveals the intricate nature of the Trans-Pecos terrain, where dozens of named canyons and draws, such as Devils Draw and John Davis Canyon, feed into the primary river corridor.

Water remains the most critical resource in this arid environment, highlighted by the location of Howard Springs near the riverbanks. The road network, featuring Pandale Rd and Ranch Rd 1024, follows the high ridges and canyon floors, connecting disparate family ranch lands like those accessed via Everett Ranch Rd. This survey documents a contemporary view of a traditional Texas ranching community where the physical topography dictates the limits of human settlement.