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2016 Map of Indian Hot Springs

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Indian Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Indian Hot Springs and the winding course of the Rio Grande define this arid borderland between Texas and Mexico. The landscape is punctuated by a rare concentration of geothermal features and natural water sources, including Soda Spring, Beauty Spring, and Chief Springs, which congregate near the riverbank at the base of the Quitman Mountains. This area in Hudspeth County shows the convergence of complex topography and vital water resources, where Indian Hot Spring Rd serves as the primary artery through the desert floor.

Further inland, the terrain ascends into high ridges and steep-walled drainages like Red Bull Canyon and Mayfield Canyon. Remote landmarks such as Red Bull Hill and the flat expanse of Suicide Flat suggest a history of local naming tied to the difficulty of the terrain. Small-scale water management is evident at Gibson Reservoir, highlighting the necessity of capturing runoff in an environment where even minor features like Stump Spring or Musins Spring are critical geographical markers.