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2019 Map of Plateau

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Plateau serves as the focal point of this Trans-Pecos landscape, situated at the intersection of critical desert water management and transportation routes. The arid terrain is defined by a network of drainage channels including Plateau Draw, Sacaton Draw, and Michigan Draw, which dictate the placement of essential livestock infrastructure. The map reveals the strategic location of numerous water catchments such as Sandhill Tank, Plateau Tank, and Cocklebur Tank, reflecting the ranching heritage and environmental adaptations of Culberson County.

Modern transportation infrastructure, including the heavy corridor of the interstate and secondary routes like FM 2185 and John Conoly Rd, provides a clear view of how this remote area remains connected to the broader West Texas region. The alignment of these roads follows the natural contours established by China Draw and other landforms, illustrating the enduring influence of the physical landscape on human development in the high desert.