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1983 Map of Agua Fria Mountain

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Agua Fria Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Agua Fria Mountain dominates this portion of the Chihuahuan Desert, a landscape defined by dramatic igneous uplifts and a complex network of seasonal drainages. During the late twentieth century, this region supported ranching operations like the Agua Fria Ranch, which relied on localized water sources such as Agua Fria Spring and Soda Spring. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Whistler Mesa down to the broad expanse of Fizzle Flat.

Evidence of human movement and utility is visible in the numerous Landing Strips and the Horse Trail winding through the canyons. Notable water features, including Clanton Lake and Duck Tank, highlight the infrastructure required to manage livestock in an arid environment. The map details a labyrinth of erosional features such as Alamo de Cesario Creek, White House Draw, and Black Rock Draw which eventually contribute to Terlingua Creek.