2010 Map of Lasca

About this map

Etholen and Lasca anchor this desert landscape in Hudspeth County, where the infrastructure of transportation and ranching intersects with the foothills of the Quitman Mountains. The 2010 survey highlights a critical corridor of movement along the Access Rd, paralleling a major rail line that connects these high-desert outposts. The reliance on water management in this arid environment is evident through a series of named catchments, including Etholen Tank, Granger Tank, and Deer Tank, which support the surrounding range. Named ranching landmarks like Love Ranch sit amongst a network of local tracks such as Cowser Rd and The Boulevard. Geological features like Skunk Canyon and the seasonal Lasca Branch define the drainage patterns that flow toward the Red Light Draw to the south. This era of the map reflects a landscape of vast distances where small settlements and livestock tanks serve as the primary markers of human presence.