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1973 Map of Guadalupe Pass

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Guadalupe Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Guadalupe Pass serves as the primary corridor through this high-altitude landscape, where the Guadalupe Mountains National Park meets the Delaware Mountains. The map reveals a land defined by its geology and scarce water, from the winding course of the Delaware River to specialized landmarks like Patterson Pothole and Big Piñon Tank.

Transport infrastructure of the early 1970s is well-documented, showing the transition from three-lane to four-lane roads as they navigate the steep elevation changes. Distinctive peaks and ridges such as Chinaman Hat, Lone Cone, and Brushy Mesa provide navigational anchors for researchers studying the PIÑON HILLS region. Scattered Gravel Pits and various pipelines suggest the industrial presence and resource extraction common in this part of West Texas during the era.