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1933 Map of Guadalupe Peak

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Guadalupe Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Guadalupe Peak Highest Point in Texas anchors this 1933 survey of the high desert and mountain frontier where the Delaware Mountains meet the high Guadalupe range. The landscape is a mix of extreme topography and early ranching infrastructure, marked by essential water sources like Ables Well and Eclipse Well alongside more established homesteads such as Old P X Ranch and Williams Ranch. The presence of several lodges, including Pratt Lodge and Gresham Hunter Lodge, indicates the area's transition into a destination for early wilderness travelers.

Technological layers of the era are visible through an Airway Beacon and a series of filling stations located near Guadalupe Pass, documenting the transit routes required to navigate this portion of West Texas. Natural landmarks such as El Capitan, Indian Cave, and The Bowl define the local geography, while the Salt Lake flats to the west provide a sharp contrast to the massive peaks and deep incisions like Glover Canyon and McKittrick Canyon.