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1973 Map of Burro Canyon

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Burro Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Burro Canyon dominates this arid landscape of Culberson County, where the 1970s terrain is defined by a network of deep drainage systems and isolated water sources. The map reveals a land utilized for cattle ranching and resource management, evidenced by the scattered development of artificial catchments like Nester Tank, Apache Tank, and Muddy Tank. Settlement is sparse, represented by Roberts Camp in the western reaches, while navigation through the complex topography relies on a series of Jeep Trails and unnamed trails.

Distinctive geological landmarks serve as primary navigational points across the high desert, including the prominent Cooky Hat Point and the natural opening of Janes Window. The naming conventions, such as Peñuela del Caballo and Little Codorniz Canyon, reflect the region's cultural heritage. A single pipeline corridor cuts across the lower elevations, marking the presence of industrial infrastructure within this otherwise remote high-plateau environment.