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2016 Map of Sonora NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Dry Devils River carves a winding path through the Edwards Plateau, dominating the landscape where the Schleicher Co and Sutton Co line meets. This 2016 survey highlights a sophisticated network of water management infrastructure, specifically the numerous reservoirs built by the Soil Conservation Service. These features, including Soil Conservation Service Site 2 Reservoir, Soil Conservation Service Site 3 Reservoir, and Soil Conservation Service Site 4 Reservoir, are strategically placed to capture runoff in this semi-arid region.

The landscape is further defined by natural drainages like Meckel Draw, which feed into the main river system. This terrain is accessible via an intricate network of private and county roads, such as Co Rd 102 and Pvt Rd 1162, illustrating the modern ranching and conservation layout of West Texas. The mapping of these specific catchments and private routes provides valuable data for understanding local land use and hydrological engineering in the early 21st century.