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1972 Map of Cedar Arroyo

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cedar Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Quitman Mountains dominate the western horizon of this Hudspeth County landscape, providing a stark topographical backdrop to the expansive ranching country below. At the heart of the range sits Deer Peak, flanked by deeply incised drainages like Buckhorn Canyon and Binocular Canyon. The map details a high-desert environment where water is the primary concern for survival and commerce, evidenced by the numerous tanks and windmills scattered across the flats.

Remote outposts such as Cummings Ranch and Bramlett Ranch are connected by a thin network of unimproved roads and a Jeep Trail, illustrating the isolation of West Texas ranch life in the early 1970s. The drainage patterns of Cedar Arroyo and Red Light Draw define the movement of water toward the Red Light Hills, while landmarks like the Red Light Windmill serve as critical navigation points in an otherwise arid expanse.