Bitter Well Mountain dominates this high-desert landscape in Culberson County, where the terrain is defined by dry washes and sparse water infrastructure. The presence of the West Windmill and Coyote Tank illustrates the vital role of water management for ranching and livestock in this arid corner of West Texas. These scattered improvements, alongside the tracks of Roberto Rd and Stone Rd, represent the minimal human footprint on a vast, open range. The drainage of Cox Canyon carves through the southeast, providing a topographical anchor for the surrounding area. This U.S. Geological Survey 2010 edition serves as a record of the remote ranching landscape before the digital era further transformed mapping and rural land use.
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1906 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Bitter Well Mountain NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Bitter Well Mountain SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Apache Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Bitter Well Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Burro Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Seven Heart Gap NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1973 · Six Bar Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000