1984 Map of Hueco Station

About this map

Hueco Station serves as the focal point of this arid Hudspeth County landscape, characterized by essential water management infrastructure and remote desert terrain. In an area where water is the primary driver of survival and ranching, the map documents a series of critical man-made reservoirs including Holly Tank, Cascajo Tank, Six Tank, and the curiously named Pretty Soon Tank. These features are tied to the natural drainage of Antelope Draw and Antelope Gulch, which cut through the dry basins surrounding the prominent Antelope Hills. The infrastructure of the early 1980s is reflected in the presence of a Pumping Station and a Radio Tower, while industrial activity is noted at a local Gravel Pit. This provisional survey preserves the precise locations of these landmarks before shifting desert conditions or changing land use altered the local geography.