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2019 Map of Capote Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Capote Peak dominates this high-desert landscape in Presidio County, providing a stark topographical anchor for the surrounding Cienega Basin. The area is defined by its critical water sources, including the secluded Capote Springs and Trough Canyon Spring, which historically supported ranching and movement through this arid terrain.

A network of primitive routes and historic paths, such as the Pack Trl and Old Brite Rd, suggests a legacy of high-country transit. Small-scale water management is evident through features like Hoya Tank and Cruz Tank, illustrating how the land has been utilized for livestock in the shadow of the peaks. The drainage patterns of Capote Cr and Walker Cr further reveal the natural corridors that have shaped the human and natural history of this West Texas environment.