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1955 Map of Bishop Cap

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bishop Cap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Organ Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this Doña Ana County survey, where the rugged topography meets the desert floor of the Mesilla Valley. The map captures a region primarily defined by federal management, split between the Organ Mountains National Recreation Area and the Fort Bliss Military Reservation. Evidence of human activity is scattered across the arid terrain, ranging from the Dona Ana Range Camp in the southeast to various ruins and the Hebert Mine near the prominent Bishop Cap peak.

Water management and natural drainages like Arroyo Mossman and Arroyo Vado trace the path of seasonal runoff from high points such as Peña Blanca and Pyramid Peak. For the historian or researcher, the inclusion of features like the Money Tank and a long telephone line crossing the valley floor provides insight into the logistical infrastructure required to maintain ranching and military operations in this high-desert environment.