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1933 Map of Guadalupe Peak

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Guadalupe Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Guadalupe Peak Highest Point in Texas anchors this 1933 topographical survey, revealing a landscape defined by high-altitude ranching and the complex topography of the Guadalupe Mountains. Before this area became a national park, it was a region of isolated outposts and strategic water sources. The map captures the working life of the era through labels for Williams Ranch, Old PX Ranch, and Hegler Ranch, alongside seasonal lodges like Pratt Lodge and Grisham-Hunter Lodge.

Water is the vital currency of the terrain, documented through numerous named springs and man-made wells. From Guadalupe Spring to Ables Well and Eclipse Well, these points show how early settlers and cattlemen navigated the arid basins of Crow Flats and the descent toward Salt Lake. The transition from the high ridges of Blue Ridge and Bush Mtn down through Guadalupe Pass illustrates the primary travel corridor through the mountains, supported by infrastructure like the Airway Beacon and roadside Filling Station.