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2010 Map of Chispa

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Chispa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Chispa stands as a focal point in this West Texas landscape, where the wide expanses of Lobo Valley meet the rising elevations of the Sierra Vieja. The drainage patterns of Wild Horse Creek and Wild Horse Draw dominate the hydrology of the area, illustrating the importance of seasonal water sources in this arid environment. Ranching life is evident through the presence of the C Means Ranch and White Ranch, connected by localized routes such as Means Ranch Rd and Agua Caliente Lodge Rd.

A network of named landmarks centered around the "Ninety-six" name suggests a historically significant ranching or surveying boundary. These include Ninety-six Spring, Ninety-six Canyon, and the Ninety-six Windmill, which served as a vital water point. From the heights of Little Flattop to the passage at Ninety-six Gap, the map documents the essential landmarks used for navigation and livestock management in Jeff Davis County during the early 21st century.