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1942 Map of Borrego

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Borrego
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The Hueco Mountains dominate the western landscape of this Trans-Pecos region, where rugged relief meets the arid basin floor. This 1940s survey reveals a water-dependent cattle ranching economy, defined by a network of isolated improvements like Indian Well, T P Well, and the Minnie Veale Well. Water storage is critical throughout the terrain, marked by scattered catchments such as Quail Tank and Wildhorse Tank.

In the north, the Old Padre Mine sits tucked within the folds of Padre Canyon, representing the area's mineral prospects. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is defined by a prominent Watershed Divide and the dramatic escarpments of Rimrock and Cap Rock, which overlook the descent toward the Salt Basin. This topography highlights the divide between the El Paso and Hudspeth County line and the natural drainage patterns of Borrego Draw and Wildhorse Draw.