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2016 Map of Shafter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shafter is the central settlement in this high-desert region of West Texas, positioned along the banks of Cibolo Cr. The landscape is dominated by the steep slopes of the Chinati Mountains to the west and the prominent peak of Cerro Tren to the southeast. This 2016 survey illustrates a rugged terrain defined by complex drainage systems such as Wilson Arroyo, Arroyo Tinaja Escondido, and Morita Cr, which carve through the arid basin.

Local history is preserved at the Brooks - Fuentes Cem, located just south of the main townsite near the intersection of Upper Shafter Rd and Brazo Rd. The map reveals the isolation of this mining-district outpost, showing how the primary transport routes follow the natural contours of the arroyos. This edition provides a precise view of the modern infrastructure and natural landmarks that define this remote corner of Presidio County.