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2019 Map of Sotol Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sotol Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sotol Hill rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage channels that carry water across the Trans-Pecos desert during seasonal rains. The terrain is characterized by numerous named draws, including Sotol Draw, Prizer Draw, and Fivemile Draw, which illustrate the natural watershed patterns north of the Davis Mountains. This 2019 survey documents the modern infrastructure of this high-desert region, where transportation and ranching remain the primary human imprints.

Interstate 10 cuts through the center of the quadrangle, serving as the major east-west artery, while Ranch Rd 2185 and FM 3078 provide access to remote areas. Essential water resources are marked by Washington Tank and East Tank, which are critical for livestock in this arid environment. The presence of the Giffin Ranch Airport highlights the continued importance of private aviation for connectivity in these expansive West Texas rangelands, while the county line between Reeves and Jeff Davis counties runs through the southwestern corner.