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1930 Map of Jordan Gap
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1930 Map of Jordan Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Jordan Gap serves as the focal point for this 1930 survey, which details a high-desert landscape defined by prominent mesas and mountain peaks along the Presidio and Brewster County line. The terrain is structured by expansive basins like Paradise Valley and Green Valley, connected by old routes such as the trail leading To Marfa. Geographers R.W. Berry and A.O. Burkland documented the intricate drainage systems of Alamito Creek and Terlingua Creek, which carve through the high plateaus of Ante Mesa and Whirlwind Mesa. This era of mapping emphasizes the natural landmarks used for navigation in the Big Bend region, from the height of San Jacinto Mtn to the pass at Puerto Potrillo. The map captures a moment when topographic control was being established by the War Department and U.S. Geological Survey across the sparsely populated West Texas frontier.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1930
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain