El Paso and the border settlement of Newman anchor this northern reach of the Chihuahuan Desert, where the city's suburban edge meets open terrain. The map documents a landscape defined by significant transportation corridors and infrastructure, including the convergence of Patriot Fwy and Dyer St near the state line. Industrial and utility footprints are visible through features like the Northeast Oxidation Pond Number 2, which sits adjacent to the residential developments along Mesquite Hill Dr. To the south, the military-industrial character of the area is underscored by the organized street grid including Quartermaster Ave, Medic Ave, and Torch St, branching off the Liberty Expressway. This survey captures the precise intersection of urban expansion and specialized land use in the high desert, providing a clear record of the road network and desert topography near the New Mexico border.
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1896 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1941 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Fort Bliss
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500