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1923 Map of Hess Canyon
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1923 Map of Hess Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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Glass Mountains terrain dominates this 1920s survey of Brewster County, revealing a network of remote ranching outposts and high-altitude landmarks. In the northern reaches, the Old Parker Place and Old Oscar Nance Place sit tucked into deep drainages like Hess Canyon and Burnt House Canyon. This era of West Texas land use is defined by isolated family settlements such as the Youngblood Place and Dessie Ranch, connected only by primitive trails leading toward distant rail hubs. Along the southern flats, the Kincaid-Taylor Ranch and Martin Ranch represent the sprawling pastoral economy of the early twentieth century. The boundary between Brewster and Pecos counties cuts diagonally across the mountain peaks, passing just south of Sanderson Cabin. This survey provides a precise look at the geography of the Trans-Pecos before modern infrastructure reshaped the high desert landscape.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1923
Date Published1923
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.3 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain