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2010 Map of Silver Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The West Nueces River carves through this portion of Kinney County, anchoring a landscape defined by isolated ranching operations and water-driven landmarks. The map illustrates a high concentration of private aviation infrastructure essential for navigating the expansive terrain, including the De Long Ranch Airport, L Davis Ranch Airport, and Leona Ranch Airport. These landing strips alongside the winding riverbanks and seasonal drainages like Sycamore Creek reflect the logistical realities of modern West Texas ranch life.

Topographic interest is centered on Black Mountain and Dutch Mountain, while the presence of localized water sources such as Dutch Waterhole and Blue Waterhole indicates the critical importance of riparian features in this arid environment. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like Cedar Creek Rd and Tularosa Rd, which connect the scattered homesteads and the Silver Lake Ranch to the surrounding region.