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2012 Map of Friend Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Friend Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Davis Mountains define this high-altitude landscape in West Texas, where water sources are vital landmarks for local ranching operations. Significant topographical features include the namesake Friend Mtn and the evocatively named Robbers Roost Mtn, connected by a network of drainage systems like Cherry Cr. The map documents a scattered system of infrastructure built to capture scarce water, including Water Reed Tank, Hole Tank, and Friend Mountain Tank.

Human activity is concentrated at the Caldwell Ranch in the southwest corner, suggesting the area's continued use for livestock. Named canyons such as Bootlegger Canyon, Bicycle Canyon, and Eagle Waterhole Canyon reveal a history of local nomenclature tied to both geography and legend. Natural springs like Willow Spring and Bonanza Spring provide the rare permanent water sources that once anchored life in this portion of Jeff Davis County.