The settlement of Altuda sits at a high-elevation crossroads in Brewster County, positioned between several significant West Texas ranges. This 2019 survey illustrates the rugged geography where the Del Norte Mountains meet the western edge of the Glass Mountains. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and prominent peaks, including Cathedral Mtn rising to the east. Seasonal watercourses such as Emerson Draw and Dugout Cr cut through the terrain, indicating the arid nature of the region and how historical travel was dictated by topography. Local access is primarily maintained via Altuda Ranch Rd and Spicewood Ranch Rd, reflecting the ranching heritage that continues to shape land use in this part of the Chihuahuan Desert foothills.
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1895 · Alpine
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1920 · Monument Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Monument Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Altuda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Bird Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Elam Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1983 · Mount Ord
USGS Topo · 1:24,000