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1972 Map of Eagle Mountains NW

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Eagle Mountains NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Eagle Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Hudspeth County, where drainage patterns define the rugged topography. The eastern half of the map is marked by sharp elevation changes and deep incisions like Horse Canyon, while the western slopes fall away into the alluvial systems of Red Hills Arroyo and Light Draw. Human presence is sparse and functional, centered on the management of water and livestock in an arid environment.

Evidence of ranching life is found at the Hayter Ranch, supported by isolated features like Frenchmans Well and several unnamed water tanks. Historical exploration and extraction are noted by a singular Prospect located on the southern mountain slopes, accessible via the rugged Frenchmans Jeep Trail. The map meticulously captures the network of fence lines that partitioned this vast open range during the early 1970s, providing a clear record of land use and water dependency in West Texas.