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2010 Map of Sheffield

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sheffield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The town of Sheffield is the central hub of this West Texas landscape, positioned where the Pecos River carves its way through the limestone terrain of Pecos County. Just north of the settlement, Pecos Spring serves as a vital water source in this arid environment, while the Sheffield Cemetery provides a quiet record of local genealogy on the town's outskirts. The map illustrates a landscape of deep draws and canyons, including the curiously named Hog Canyon and Musk Hog Canyon, which drain toward the river.

Evidence of the local ranching and energy economy is scattered across the territory, from the Halff Oil Field to the numerous named water-pumping landmarks that sustain life here. Family-named features such as the Harkey Windmill, Banner Trap Windmill, and Cripple Goose Windmill are vital points for researchers tracing historical land use. To the south, Squaw Peak stands as a prominent elevation point, overlooking the winding riverbed and the various access routes like River Rd and Co Rd 15.