2019 Map of Screw Bean Draw East

About this map

Screw Bean Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid stretch of West Texas, anchoring a landscape defined by deep ephemeral drainage systems. The map captures the intersection of the Culberson and Reeves County line, a region where the vast Chihuahuan Desert terrain is cut by the winding paths of Screw Bean Draw and Charlie Ross Draw. These topographic depressions illustrate the hydraulic action that shapes the basin during rare heavy rains, directing flow toward the eastern reaches of Salt Cr. Human presence is marked by a sparse network of ranch and state roads, including the east-west corridor of FM 652 and the north-south transit of Carlsbad Rd. This 2019 survey provides a precise view of the modern infrastructure and natural landmarks essential for navigating and managing the expansive ranchlands of the Trans-Pecos region.