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2011 Map of Santa Rosa Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Santa Rosa Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Santa Rosa Lake dominates the central landscape of this quadrangle, formed by the impoundment of the Pecos River at the Santa Rosa Dam. The shoreline of this reservoir creates a complex of inlets and bays, most notably where Esteros Creek feeds into the main body of water. The surrounding terrain is defined by ranching activity and natural water sources, with scattered landmarks such as Rock Hole Spring, Bogey Well, and the Bar Y Tank providing vital resources in this arid environment.

Named ranching properties including River Ranch, Reilly Ranch, and the Shaw and Craig Walker tract indicate the continued significance of large landholdings in Guadalupe County. Along the river's original course, distinctive features like Catfish Falls, the sharp curve at Horseshoe Bend, and the steep walls of Box Canyon highlight the geographic character of the Pecos before and after its transformation by the dam. Infrastructure is primarily limited to rural routes like County Road 1 B and the Joe A Page Memorial Hwy.