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2010 Map of East Mesa

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of East Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Guayule Mountain and Round Mountain rise above the high plains of Pecos County, defining the arid landscape of the East Mesa. This 2010 survey reflects a region where water management is the primary driver of infrastructure, evidenced by the distribution of isolated water sources like the West Pasture Windmill, Canyon Windmill, and Five Section Windmill. These points represent critical nodes for ranching operations in a terrain otherwise marked by significant elevation changes and limited settlement.

Transportation corridors like Gulf Rd and the Texas Gulf Plant Rd provide access to industrial sites and the solitary McKenzie Ranch. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the modern interstate corridor and its Frontage Rd, contrasting with the wide-open ranch land to the north. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of land use and the specific placement of livestock infrastructure within this West Texas environment.