2016 Map of Steel Star Draw

About this map

Steel Star Draw and Oppenheimer Canyon define the high-relief landscape of this part of Val Verde County, where ephemeral watercourses have carved a complex system of drainage basins into the Edwards Plateau. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep cuts including Devils Draw and Flat Rock Draw to the north, which converge and descend toward the south. The human footprint in this semi-arid region is represented by sparse transportation corridors such as Ranch Rd 1024, which snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle. Other arterial routes like Juno Rd W and Juno Rd E suggest a landscape primarily managed for ranching and large-scale land holdings, common in this trans-Pecos transition zone. The map provides a detailed view of the intricate topography near Duncan Draw and Little Duncan Draw, essential features for understanding local hydrology and historical land use patterns in West Texas.