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1978 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Limpia Mountain and Deer Mountain dominate the high country of the Davis Mountains in the late 1970s, where high-altitude ranching and remote infrastructure define the land. The map reveals the intricate drainage systems of Limpia Creek and the North Fork Cienega Creek, carving deep canyons like Brushy Canyon and Jones Canyon into the volcanic landscape.

Evidence of local community and early aviation appears in the flats below the peaks, notably at the Blue Mountain Sch and an adjacent Landing Strip. Transportation and leisure are represented by the Point of Rocks Roadside Park along the highway, while the reliance on scarce water is visible through numerous named catchments like Santana Tank, Webster Tank, and Miguel Tank. This survey provides a precise record of the family-named landmarks and water sources essential to West Texas life before modern developments.