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1983 Map of Cathedral Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cathedral Mountain dominates this portion of the Texas landscape, serving as a primary vertical landmark amidst the high desert terrain. This 1983 edition, based on earlier photogrammetric data, reveals a high-altitude ranching environment defined by wide open spaces like One One Flat and the prominent Terry Mesa. The scarcity of water is evident through the naming of seasonal features such as Deer Lick Draw and the more reliable Calamity Creek, alongside human-engineered water sources like Tank and Terry Well.

Evidence of historical activity is found in the scattered Quarries and a solitary Grave located near a Spring north of the mountain. A network of primitive Jeep Trails provides the primary means of traversal through the varied elevations of Mc Intyre Peak and the surrounding draws. The map also meticulously documents land management, specifically noted by the fine red dashed lines indicating selected fence lines, which delineate the large property holdings characteristic of this region.