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County Boundary Survey

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County Boundary Survey

August 20, 2026

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El Paso County’s unusual eastern boundary “jog” was explained as the result of early survey lines, including the Stanley, Burdette, and Maverick surveys, later tied to Texas Pacific Land Trust blocks. Lawrence Stevens, formerly of the County Engineer’s office, said the line followed old…

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