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2019 Map of Toyahvale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Solomon Spring and other vital desert water sources define this Chihuahuan Desert landscape near the Reeves and Jeff Davis county line. The settlement of Toyahvale serves as a gateway to this spring-fed oasis, where a complex network of irrigation infrastructure including the Main Canal, Giffin Canal, and Phantom Lake Canal distributes water across the arid plains. These human-made waterways contrast sharply with natural ephemeral features like Toyah Creek and Moore Tank Draw.

South of the agricultural activity near Balmorhea, the terrain rises toward the Barrilla Mountains and the mouth of Madera Canyon. Topographic details reveal the geological transition from the flatlands of Augustine Flat to the prominent heights of Carpenter Hill and the Cole Hills. This 2019 survey documents the enduring importance of desert springs like Saragosa Spring and Giffin Springs to both the local ecology and the regional economy.