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2017 Map of Red Bluff

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Red Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Pecos River snakes southward through this arid landscape, meeting the Delaware River just as it enters the Red Bluff Reservoir at the New Mexico-Texas border. This high-desert region is defined by a system of intermittent drainage patterns and cattle tanks, including East Apple Tank, Mule Tank, and Coad Tank, which were essential for ranching operations in Eddy County.

Named ranching roads like Cooksy Ranch Rd, Whitehorn Rd, and Whites City Rd traverse the terrain, reflecting the modern infrastructure supporting this remote settlement area near Red Bluff. The map provides a look at the natural topography through features like Red Bluff Draw and Owl Draw, illustrating how the landscape channels water toward the primary river systems in an otherwise dry environment.