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1939 Map of Heuco Tanks, 1961 Print
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1939 Map of Heuco Tanks

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Hueco Mountains rise sharply above the West Texas desert in this 1939 survey, defining a landscape shaped by scarce water and historic transit. Ranching life centers around isolated outposts and livestock water sources such as Escontrias Ranch, Deep Well Ranch, and Nations East Well. This era captures a moment when the rugged Rimrock terrain was navigated by both the ancient path of the Old Butterfield Trail and the emerging modern corridor of the Carlsbad Highway. The presence of an Airway Beacon near Nations South Well highlights the transition into the aviation age across this El Paso County landscape. Researchers will find a detailed record of high-desert infrastructure, from the Rockhouse in the south to the Joint Well on the New Mexico border.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1939
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain