2010 Map of Plateau

About this map

Plateau serves as a central point of reference in this arid Culberson County landscape, where the geography is defined by seasonal drainage patterns and ranching infrastructure. The area is traversed by a prominent interstate corridor that parallels the older thoroughfare of Plateau Rd, cutting across a terrain marked by intermittent water sources. The importance of water management in this dry environment is evident through a network of strategically placed tanks, including Sandhill Tank, Cockleburr Tank, and Plateau Tank, which support the region's sparse settlement and livestock. Numerous ephemeral watercourses, such as Sacaton Draw, Plateau Draw, and Michigan Draw, reveal the natural pathways of runoff during infrequent rains. Further human imprints are found along local routes like John Conoly Rd, which provide access to the expansive, open tracts characteristic of this part of West Texas.