1897 Map of Eagle Mountain

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a winding path along the international Boundary Line in this 1896 survey, where the river serves as the defining border between the United States and Mexico. The arid landscape is dominated by the steep ridges of the Quitman Mountains and the prominent peak of Eagle Mt. Rare water sources were critical for travelers and ranchers in this Trans-Pecos environment, as evidenced by Phinneys Ranch and the isolated Hot Spring near the riverbank.