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2023 Map of Bishop Cap

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bishop Cap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument dominates the western half of this landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert meets sharp uplifted peaks. High-elevation landmarks like Bishop Cap and Pyramid Peak provide dramatic relief above the surrounding basins, while the rugged northern reach is defined by the Organ Mountains and Rattlesnake Ridge. This area serves as a critical buffer between public protected lands and the military boundaries of Fort Bliss, which occupies the eastern section of the quadrangle.

Evidence of modern ranching and drainage management appears in features like Massey Tank and the seasonal flows of Mossman Arroyo and Vado Arroyo. A network of unpaved access routes and recreational paths, including the Sierra Vista Trl, threads through the arid terrain. The map also captures the fringe of residential expansion near the southern boundary, where roads such as Vista Del Rey Dr and Lord Ranch Dr mark the transition from the wild peaks of Peña Blanca to developed land.