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2010 Map of Housetop Mountains

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Housetop Mountains dominate the central landscape of this western Texas terrain, captured by the U.S. Geological Survey at the end of the first decade of the 2000s. The topographic relief is defined by significant elevations such as Spencer Mountain in the north and the namesake peak at Housetop Mountain. These peaks are separated by notable drainage systems and depressions, including the aptly named Fin Del Mundo Canyon and the natural passage at Lemons Gap.

Ephemeral watercourses like Willow Creek and Dry Creek wind through the valleys, following the contours of Dagger Draw. Transportation through this isolated region is anchored by Highway 90, which bisects the quadrangle from west to east. This map illustrates the intersection of modern transit infrastructure with the ancient geological formations of Brewster County, revealing how the roadway navigates the gaps and draws between prominent mountain ranges.