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1964 Map of Dome Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Dome Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Sierra Diablo and the Streeruwitz Hills dominate this arid landscape in West Texas, where water management defines the human footprint. In a region where reliable surface water is scarce, the map identifies numerous catchments and improvements like England Pond, South Pond, and a series of tanks including Williams Tank, Jenkins Tank, and Railroad Tank. These features reflect the vital infrastructure required for both cattle ranching and steam-era rail operations.

Transport is anchored by the Texas and Pacific railroad, which skirts the southern edge of the hills near several prospects and a gravel pit. The presence of the Wilkin Ranch and family-named landmarks like Williams Tank provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing ranching history in Hudspeth County. The rugged elevation of Dome Peak and the drainage pattern of Camel Draw illustrate the natural challenges faced by early settlers and surveyors in this corner of the Trans-Pecos.