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2010 Map of Pecos High Bridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Pecos High Bridge serves as a critical infrastructure point in this arid landscape of Val Verde County, where the high desert is dissected by deep, dramatic drainages. The Pecos River carves through the terrain, its waters broadening into the northern reaches of the Amistad Reservoir. This 2010 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region defined by large landholdings and natural obstacles, with the settlement of Lull and the Continental Ranch marking the few centers of human activity.

A network of complex canyons, including Dead Mans Canyon, Crazy Canyon, and Shackelford Canyon, dominates the topography, dictating the placement of roads and the Continental Ranch Airport. The mapping reveals how the reservoir's backwater has altered the traditional river course, creating a unique environment where steep-walled canyons meet the rising water levels of the international reservoir system.