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1983 Map of Campbell Well

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Campbell Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The United States of America Estados Unidos Mexicanos international border defines the southern extent of this 1983 survey, where the arid environment of Hidalgo County meets the Mexican state of Chihuahua. This remote desert landscape is punctuated by essential water sources and seasonal features such as Dry Lake and the Hat Top Tank. The northwestern portion of the map is dominated by the Big Hatchet State Game Refuge, indicating the importance of habitat preservation in this high-altitude terrain.

Small settlements and outposts like Campbell Well and El Camello are linked by a sparse network of unimproved roads, reflecting the livestock and ranching heritage of the borderlands. The topography is marked by significant drainages such as Sycamore Canyon and the A de Enmedio, which illustrate the natural watershed patterns that cross geopolitical boundaries. Named points like Las Arcinas and El Mezquite provide critical landmarks for those navigating this expansive desert region.