2019 Map of Tubs Springs

About this map

Tubs Springs and Ramon Spring offer rare water sources within the high-plains landscape of the Comanche National Grassland. This 2019 survey documents a terrain defined by deep erosional features like Middle Sand Canyon, East Sand Canyon, and the named formations of Wisdom Tooth and Arch Rock. The map illustrates a sparse but deliberate network of local roads such as Co RD 13 and Co RD G, which navigate around canyon systems like Dipping Vat Canyon and Pat Canyon. Traces of ranching and early land use are evident in labels such as Dipping Vat Spring and Homestead, indicating the historical reliance on these specific geographical features for survival and livestock management in a dry environment. The presence of Picture Canyon in the eastern section suggests a landscape with significant geological and potentially cultural interest.