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2016 Map of Pecos East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pecos East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Pecos River meanders across this West Texas landscape, forming a natural boundary between Ward and Reeves counties. On either side of the waterway, the neighboring communities of Pecos and Barstow appear connected by the modern corridor of Interstate 20 and the historical path of Railroad St. The area's agricultural heritage is etched into the terrain through an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Barstow Canal, Main Line Canal, and multiple laterals such as Lateral Number One.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the desert floor is marked by ephemeral features like Mosquito Lake and the drainage of Toyah Cr. Local landmarks provide insight into the community's development, from the green space of Dean Memorial Park in the Pecos city center to the Barstow Cem located north of the Barstow settlement, reflecting the long-standing habitation of this arid river valley.