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2016 Map of Sanderson

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sanderson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sanderson serves as the focal point of this West Texas landscape, where the town grid is defined by streets such as W Downie St and Railroad St. The area's character is shaped by a complex network of drainage features and canyons, including Sanderson Canyon and Putman Canyon, which lead toward the principal artery of Sanderson Cr. The town's local history is anchored by the Santa Rita Cem and Cedar Grove Cem located on the southeastern edge of the settlement.

Water management infrastructure is prominent in the surrounding high ground, with several flood control structures such as Soil Conservation Service Site 8 Reservoir and Soil Conservation Service Site 9 Reservoir situated along the seasonal draws. These reservoirs, alongside features like Threemile Draw and Red Windmill Draw, illustrate the vital role of hydrological engineering in this arid environment, supporting the sparse ranching roads like Downie Rd and Six Mile Rd that fan out from the canyon floors.