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1984 Map of Cerro Diablo

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cerro Diablo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Cerro Diablo stands as the prominent landmark within this arid Trans-Pecos landscape during the mid-1980s. The terrain is defined by rugged relief and the complex drainage patterns of Washburn Draw and Wasson Draw, which slice through the desert floor. To the north, the foothills of the Cornudas Mountains emerge, while the southern reaches are dominated by the Sierra Tinaja Pinta.

Evidence of isolated human activity and ranching infrastructure appears through scattered water catchments, including Bright Tank, Tank No 1, and Tank No 2. A lone Landing Strip situated in the western portion of the quadrangle suggests the necessity of aerial access in this remote corner of Hudspeth County. The map provides a detailed view of the natural topography before more modern development, emphasizing the importance of these few named water sources and natural landmarks in an otherwise vast expanse of Texas rimrock and desert scrub.