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2022 Map of Eagle Mountains NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Eagle Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in West Texas, serving as a focal point within the broader Eagle Mountains range. This recent survey illustrates a terrain defined by deep drainages and isolated water sources, essential for survival in this arid environment. Key riparian markers such as Eagle Spring, Carpenter Spring, and Cypress Spring are tucked into the mountain folds, suggesting the historical importance of these rare permanent water points for travelers and local wildlife.

Modern infrastructure is represented by a network of specialized routes including Radar Rd, Mine Rd, and Guest Ranch Rd, which carve through the steep topography of Frenchmans Canyon and Cypress Canyon. The presence of these named roads alongside Summit Rd and Southern Pacific Rd highlights a history of land use ranging from ranching and mining to telecommunications and transit. From the northern extent at Goat Canyon to the southern reach of Broad Canyon Rd, the map provides a look at the contemporary state of this Trans-Pecos mountain region.