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2016 Map of Iron Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Apache Mountains dominate the southwestern corner of this West Texas landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage features. These ephemeral waterways, such as Clayton Draw and Herds Pass Draw, illustrate the region's natural drainage patterns leading away from the peaks. The namesake Iron Mountain and the prominent Red Point stand as significant landmarks for navigators and surveyors in this corner of Culberson County.

Transportation through this arid environment relies on several key routes, including Kent Rd and Iron Mountain Rd. The presence of the Highway Tank suggests the importance of water management in an area otherwise characterized by dry washes like Dagger Draw and Iron Mountain Draw. This survey captures the intersection of natural topography and the sparse human infrastructure required to traverse the Trans-Pecos region.