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2011 Map of Patterson Hills

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Patterson Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Patterson Hills dominate this arid landscape in Culberson County, where natural drainages define the movement of water across the desert floor. The map records several significant ephemeral watercourses, including Bone Spring Draw, Little Sandy Draw, and the Guadalupe Arroyo, which channel runoff from the elevated terrain. These features reflect the stark hydrology of the Trans-Pecos region, where even modest landmarks like Quail Mountain and Cone Peak serve as vital navigation points.

Evidence of human habitation and infrastructure is focused along local thoroughfares. The Hammock Ranch sits as a primary point of interest in the northwestern portion of the quadrangle, connected to the wider region by Williams Rd. To the south, the intersection of Chavez Rd and Guadalupe School Rd provides a look at the modern road network serving these isolated ranching lands and their geographical relationship to Big Canyon.