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2010 Map of Glenn Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Glenn Spring serves as a focal point in this arid landscape, situated where several primitive desert routes and drainages converge. The map documents a territory defined by its scarce water sources and topographic relief, featuring landmarks like Chilicotal Spring and the artificial Rice Tank. These features, along with the isolated Rice Cemetery, suggest a history of ranching and settlement where survival depended on the careful management of every spring and draw.

Navigating the terrain is dictated by the canyons and ridges, with Juniper Canyon Rd and Glen Springs Rd tracing the natural contours of the land. From the heights of Chilicotal Mountain and Hayes Ridge to the low reaches of Fresno Creek, the map illustrates how early travelers and residents utilized specific landforms such as Robbers Roost for shelter and navigation. The drainage patterns of Glenn Draw and Juniper Draw further emphasize the seasonal hydrology that shaped the human and natural history of this Brewster County region.