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2012 Map of Bare Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Bare Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Bare Mtn rises above a high-desert landscape defined by vital water resources and cattle ranching infrastructure in the early 21st century. The map details a network of essential water features, from natural sources like Twiford Spring to numerous man-made catchments including Selman Tank, Dickes Tank, and Landrein Tank. This reliance on specialized water infrastructure is further evidenced by a series of named windmills—such as Mescalero Windmills, Screwbean Windmill, and Sheep Camp Windmill—which are critical for sustaining life in this arid corner of West Texas.

The topography is marked by significant drainages and elevations, including Rincon Canyon and the Buzzard Roost Hills. Settlement patterns are sparse, with access primarily provided by unpaved tracks and routes like Broken Tank Rd. The placement of features such as Lane Troughs Windmill and Babcock Basin highlights the vast scale of land management in Jeff Davis County, where named landmarks often serve as primary navigational aids across the desert floor.