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2013 Map of Gomez Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gomez Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gomez Peak and the surrounding high desert peaks of Culberson County define this landscape, where ranching operations and water management are critical to survival. The map documents numerous family-named landmarks and infrastructure, including Stocks Ranch, the Cowan Homestead, and the Cowden Ranch, illustrating the sparse but persistent settlement patterns of West Texas. High-elevation terrain features like Newman Peak and Woulfter Mtn overlook a complex network of draws and springs, such as Brushy Draw and Indian Springs.

The importance of water in this arid environment is evident in the abundance of windmills and tanks, from the Arbor Windmill and Canyon Mill Tank to the Levinson Reservoir. Transportation is anchored by the modern corridor of Frontage RD and smaller access routes like Ranch Road 2185 and Deer Camp RD, providing access to isolated points like Levinson and the various cattle tanks scattered across the draws.