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1948 Map of Helms West Well
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1948 Map of Helms West Well

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Hueco Mountains define the eastern edge of this arid landscape in El Paso County, where topographic contours reveal steep slopes and high-elevation basins. At the center of this sparse terrain lies Helms West Well, a critical water point for ranching operations in a region otherwise marked by a small Reservoir and dry washes. The infrastructure of the mid-20th century energy boom is evident in the El Paso Natural Gas Company Pipe Line Road, which cuts a distinct path through the desert floor. This 1948 civil edition, derived from military aerial photography and field-edited in 1947, documents the early post-war expansion of industrial utilities across the West Texas borderlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1948
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 28.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain