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2012 Map of Dugout Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dugout Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Del Norte Mountains form a prominent backdrop for this cattle-and-ranching landscape in Brewster County. In this high-desert environment, the distribution of water sources like Chalk Valley Spring and Emilio Spring dictates the human footprint. The map highlights the infrastructure of ranching life through a series of named wind-powered wells, including the Red Windmill, Billy Trap Windmill, and Double Windmill, which support livestock along the ephemeral drainages of Dugout Cr and Maravillas Cr.

Evidence of earlier settlement and land use persists at the Old Payne Ranch and the small station at Lenox in the northeastern corner. The topography is defined by sharp rises such as Dugout Mtn and Park Peak, with Dugout Gap serving as a natural passage through the terrain. These features, combined with the extensive network of 4WD roads and trails, illustrate the remote and functional character of this West Texas territory.