2012 Map of South Rector Canyon

About this map

The Delaware River winds through the southern reaches of this Culberson County landscape, serving as a primary hydrologic feature in an arid ranching environment. This 2012 survey illustrates the sparse but critical water infrastructure necessary for livestock and land management, marked by locations such as Star Windmill, Mare Windmill, and North Windmill. The terrain is defined by deep drainage patterns including South Rector Canyon and Big Canyon, which channel intermittent runoff toward the river basin. Transportation is anchored by the shared alignment of Highway 62 180 crossing the northern section and Ranch Road 652 to the east. Names like Well Drill Draw and Cave Tank suggest a history of groundwater exploration and reliance on natural and improved catchment systems in this remote corner of West Texas near the State Line.