1948 Map of Helms West Well

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.