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1967 Map of Eighteenmile Hill

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Eighteenmile Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Pecos River carves a dramatic path through the northwest corner of this De Baca County quadrangle, forming the wide Eighteenmile Bend. This landscape is defined by the high ground of Eighteenmile Hill and Urton Bronco Hill, which separate several intermittent drainage systems including Eighteenmile Draw and Yeso Creek. At the time of this 1967 field check, a Gaging Sta was positioned along the riverbank to monitor the erratic flow of the Pecos in this arid environment.

Water management and ranching infrastructure are evident through features like Urton Lake and several labeled fence and field lines. The presence of a Drill Hole south of the main hill suggests historical exploration or resource assessment in this corner of De Baca County. The terrain drops into significant creek beds like Cibolo Creek and Cedar Creek, which feed the larger river system during seasonal rains.