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2010 Map of Barrilla Mountains West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Barrilla Mountains West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Barrilla Mountains terrain dominates this high-desert landscape in Jeff Davis County, where water management defines the human footprint. The map reveals a sophisticated network of ranching infrastructure, characterized by named windmills and tanks such as McCamey Windmill, Shewmake Tank, and Carpenter Goat Tank. These features, along with several springs like Apple Spring and Head Spring, illustrate the vital necessity of securing water sources in this arid environment.

Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with Limpia Creek Rd tracking the path of Limpia Creek through the prominent Limpia Canyon. Notable elevations like Carpenter Mountain and Needle Point rise above the draws, including Paloma Draw and South Carrizo Draw. The density of family-named landmarks like Hernandez Windmill and Box Canyon Windmill provides researchers with a clear view of land use and family legacies in this part of West Texas during the early 21st century.