Join Free
1970 Map of Sycamore Canyon, 1973 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1970 Map of Sycamore Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Devils River carves through the arid high country of Val Verde County, defining the drainage patterns for a network of deep, winding canyons. This 1970 survey captures a landscape dominated by large-scale ranching operations and rugged topography, where seasonal waterways like Phillips Draw and Brushy Draw converge toward the main river channel. Evidence of remote land management is visible in the isolated Jarrett Ranch and the more centrally located Hudspeth River Ranch, which sits near a marked Spring along the riverbanks. The terrain is deeply incised by Wallace Canyon and Sycamore Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of water in this semi-arid environment. Transportation in this era was limited to rudimentary paths such as a Jeep Trail and minor roads, highlighting the area's isolation from major urban centers. Notable landmarks like a Drill Hole point to specific resource exploration or geological testing within the canyon lands.

Find a feature on this map

11 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1970
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 27 inches

Editions of this 1970 Sycamore Canyon Map

This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

Historical Maps of Val Verde County Through Time

303 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain