Verhalen and the surrounding Trans-Pecos landscape of Reeves County are defined by a network of rural roads and intermittent desert drainages in this 2012 survey. The settlement pattern follows a distinct grid of county roads, including Barrilla Rd and Ranch Road 889, which service the agricultural and ranching tracts between the ephemeral waters of Toyah Cr and Cherry Cr. Small communities like Hoban and Collier are positioned along the primary north-south corridor, providing a glimpse into the modern-day geography of this arid region. The topographical transition is most notable at Cherry Canyon, where the landscape begins to break from the flat basin floor. This map is particularly useful for researchers identifying the specific property boundaries and road designations that replaced earlier historical trails in West Texas.
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1921 · Toyah
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1931 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Saragosa
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Pecos
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Toyah Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Hermosa SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Barstow 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Verhalen South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Saragosa NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000