1984 Map of Indian Hot Springs

About this map

Indian Hot Springs sits as a primary destination along the northern bank of the Rio Grande, marking a sparsely populated stretch of the Trans-Pecos where water dictates the location of every human outpost. This 1984 planimetric study reveals a landscape dominated by the Quitman Mountains and Eagle Mountains, where isolated water sources like Eagle Spring, Deer Spring, and Red Bull Spring provide critical landmarks. The map tracks the winding international border between the United States and Mexico, defined by the river’s course through Hudspeth County. Movement through the desert is traced by a network of Jeep Trails connecting remote catchments such as Adobe Tank and Middle Tank. Landforms like The Palisades and peaks such as Eagle Peak and Panther Peak provide dramatic vertical relief against the wide drainages of Hackberry Draw and Davis Draw.