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2016 Map of Heart Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Heart Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Heart Mountain dominates this remote stretch of Brewster County, standing as a primary landmark within a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and ephemeral water systems. The Tinaja Mountains run through the central portion of the sheet, where localized water sources such as Tinaja Springs and Tinaja Spring provide critical moisture in a desert environment. These features suggest a topography where water access dictated movement and land use throughout the region's history.

Deep drainages like Big Dark Canyon and Little Dark Canyon cut through the terrain, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal runoff. This survey captures a network of arroyos and creeks, including Hackberry Cr, Spring Cr, and Bacon Draw, which define the drainage patterns surrounding the mountain peaks. The map provides a detailed view of these natural landmarks as they were recorded in the early twenty-first century, offering a clear picture of the land's physical structure away from major settlements.