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2022 Map of Chispa

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Chispa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Chispa stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of Jeff Davis County, where the sprawling Lobo Valley meets the rising elevations of the Sierra Vieja range. The geography is defined by its drainage patterns, primarily the Wild Horse Draw and Wild Horse Cr, which transition from the valley floor into more complex relief. Water is a critical and sparse resource here, highlighted by the location of Ninetysix Spring tucked within the foothills.

Transport through this part of the Trans-Pecos is dictated by the corridor following the draw, supported by local routes like Means Ranch Rd and White Ranch Rd. The southwestern portion of the map reveals the dramatic ascent toward Ninetysix Gap and Ninetysix Canyon, features that likely served as natural landmarks and passage points for early travelers and ranching operations. Significant topographical features like Little Flattop and Tally Slough further distinguish the varied terrain of this West Texas region.