Sierra Diablo dominates this West Texas landscape, defined by the sharp escarpment of the Diablo Rim and a network of deep drainages. This high-altitude desert terrain is etched by Apache Canyon to the north and several smaller watercourses like Mine Canyon and Marble Canyon that cut through the limestone cliffs. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Puett Ranch and the managed water resource at New Tank, which are essential nodes in this arid environment. The map details the primitive transportation network connecting these remote sites, including Garren Rd and Marvel Rd. Significant elevations like Apache Peak and Cave Peak provide clear landmarks for understanding the complex topography of the Trans-Pecos region during the early twenty-first century.
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1895 · Sierra Blanca
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1906 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Black Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Bitter Well Mountain SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Sneed Mountain NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Victorio Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Apache Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Bitter Well Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000