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2019 Map of Bitter Well Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bitter Well Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The high peaks of the Delaware Mountains dominate the eastern half of this terrain, anchored by the prominent Bitter Well Mtn. This landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and a network of drainages including Bitter Well Canyon, Hogue Canyon, and Cox Canyon. The West Texas topography reveals the sparse but vital water infrastructure required for ranching and land management in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Coyote Tank located on the western flats.

Limited transportation routes provide access across the basin and range, primarily through Roberto Rd and Stone Rd. These unpaved tracks follow the contours of the land, connecting the high mountain passes to the lower valley floors. The placement of these features reflects a quiet, enduring pattern of land use centered on the natural topography and the collection of water in a region where such resources are scarce.