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2010 Map of Helms West Well

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Helms West Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The settlement of Butterfield and its surrounding colonia developments define this landscape on the western edge of the Hueco Mountains. At this point in the early 21st century, the residential grid is clearly visible, expanding into the desert scrubland of El Paso County. The map provides a detailed view of these specific housing clusters, including Butterfield City Number 1 Colonia and Butterfield City Number 4 Colonia, which reflect the unique rural-to-urban transition of the region.

Beyond the residential streets like Gunsmoke Ave and Desert Storm Rd, the terrain is marked by a network of drainage features and water catchments essential to this arid environment. Significant landmarks include Martin Tank, Neals Tank, and Pow Wow Tank. To the east, the topography becomes more dramatic with the rise of the mountains and deep-cut features such as Phone Line Canyon and Fourmile Draw. The presence of the Overland Stage Rd hints at the historic transit routes that have long crossed this West Texas terrain.