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2019 Map of Steel Star Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Steel Star Draw and Oppenheimer Canyon define the drainage patterns of this arid landscape in Val Verde County. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including Devils Draw, Flat Rock Draw, and Samson Draw, which illustrate the natural erosional history of the Edwards Plateau. These features reflect the topographical challenges faced by early ranchers and travelers in the Trans-Pecos region.

Transportation through this isolated area relies on the path of Ranch Rd 1024, which snakes across the western portion of the quadrangle. In the north and east, local routes like Juno Rd E and Juno Rd W follow the high ground between Cooper Draw and Johnson Draw. The convergence of Duncan Draw and Little Duncan Draw in the southeast highlights the importance of these named channels in an environment where water and movement are dictated by the land's deep contours.