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2019 Map of Panther Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Panther Bluff stands as a prominent elevation in this Pecos County landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage channels and expansive plateaus. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the modern transport corridor of I10 Svc Rd and Fm 2023, which cut across the historical geography of Sixshooter Draw and Monument Draw. These ephemeral watercourses, along with South Linger Draw to the south, indicate the catchment patterns of this arid region.

Evidence of local hydrology appears at Tunas Springs, a name suggesting a reliable water source that likely served travelers and ranching interests long before the arrival of the interstate. To the northeast, the broad reach of Big Mesa overlooks the draws, illustrating the stark topographic relief characteristic of the Trans-Pecos. This 2019 survey documents the enduring physical landmarks of West Texas alongside the infrastructure of the twenty-first century.