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1979 Map of Telephone Canyon

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Telephone Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Devils River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Val Verde County, defining a landscape dominated by dramatic relief and remote drainages. In the late 1970s, the area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by a complex network of canyons such as Huffstutler Canyon, Phillips Canyon, and the central Telephone Canyon. Transportation through this steep terrain is limited to a sparse system of Jeep Trails, indicating the area's isolation and use for ranching or recreational access rather than permanent settlement.

Water sources are vital and specific in this arid environment, with several Spring and Springs locations marked alongside man-made improvements like a Tank and Well. Notable landmarks for navigation include the Landing Strip situated in a bend of the river and the prominent Bluff overlooking the water. Smaller ephemeral waterways like Button Willow Draw and Burnt Spot Draw feed into the larger canyon systems, illustrating the intricate natural drainage of the Texas backcountry.