2016 Map of Ryan

About this map

The settlement of Ryan serves as the primary focal point of this Trans-Pecos landscape, situated along the diagonal path of Highway 90. This high-desert terrain is defined by the ephemeral Ryan Draw, which drains the broad alluvial plains that dominate the southern portion of the map. To the northeast, the topography becomes more complex as the land rises toward Owls Nest Canyon, revealing the rugged character of the northern Presidio and Jeff Davis county line. The presence of S Barrel Springs Rd provides access to the higher elevations, where the map documents the sparse infrastructure and natural drainages typical of this remote West Texas region during the early twenty-first century.