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1978 Map of Granite Mountain

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Granite Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Moseley Ranch sits at the southwestern base of the prominent Granite Mountain in this arid Hudspeth County landscape. The area is defined by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure designed to manage scarce water resources in the Trans-Pecos region. A series of catchment features and seasonal drainage channels, including Mohawk Draw and South Well Draw, underscore the challenges of the high desert environment.

Ephemeral water sources such as Williamsburg Tank, Mohawk Tank, and Lake Tank are scattered across the terrain, serving as vital points for local livestock. Evidence of small-scale industrial activity appears in the form of a Gravel Pit and a Drill Hole, reflecting the geological exploration typical of West Texas in the late 1970s. The map illustrates a remote ranching lifestyle where life and livelihood are tied directly to the topography of the draws and the accessibility of a South Well.