1972 Map of Fort Davis

About this map

Davis Mountains State Park and the adjacent Fort Davis National Historic Site anchor this survey of a unique West Texas landscape where high-altitude desert plateaus meet steep volcanic ridges. The settlement of Fort Davis is meticulously detailed, showing the layout of the old military post alongside local civic institutions like the Anderson Sch, High Sch, and the local Hospital. Topographical features such as Sleeping Lion Mtn and Dolores Mountain overlook the town, while water sources like Limpia Creek and Chihuahua Creek carve through the arid terrain. For those tracing family history, the map identifies three distinct burial grounds: Pioneer Cem, St Joseph Cem, and a third unnamed Cem. The presence of numerous Jeep Trails and a Pack Trail through Keesey Canyon reflects the era's reliance on rugged access routes through the deep canyons of the Davis Mountains.