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2022 Map of White Draw

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of White Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Middle Dolan Cr and its tributaries carve through the arid terrain of Val Verde County, defining a complex system of drainage channels across this West Texas landscape. The hydrology of the area is anchored by Big Norris Spring and Little Norris Spring, which serve as vital water sources in an otherwise dry environment. These springs feed into the larger basin that includes W Dolan Cr and the main channel of Dolan Cr.

The human footprint here is minimal, primarily represented by Dolan Creek Rd, which provides the only major navigational route through the high ground between the draws. The mapping of White Draw and Threemile Draw highlights the subtle relief of the Edwards Plateau, where seasonal runoff has etched deep pathways into the limestone. This topography has historically dictated both ranching boundaries and the placement of critical water infrastructure in a region where reliable springs like these were essential for survival.