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2022 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Apache Mountains dominate the southwestern quadrant of this West Texas landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by a network of drainage channels. The geography is characterized by several significant seasonal watercourses, including Clayton Draw, Iron Mountain Draw, and Herds Pass Draw, which carve through the arid basin. These natural features suggest the movement of water across the limestone-rich topography toward the lower elevations of the surrounding desert floor.

Transportation through this part of Culberson County is sparse, relying on corridors like Kent Rd and Iron Mountain Rd. Landmarks such as Red Point and Iron Mtn provide visual orientation points in a region where water management is critical, as evidenced by the presence of Highway Tank. The map captures a contemporary look at the ranching and mountainous terrain typical of the Trans-Pecos, highlighting the relationship between these remote roads and the natural contours of the land.