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2019 Map of Lasca

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lasca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sierra Blanca dominates the northern horizon of this Hudspeth County landscape, providing a massive topographical anchor for a region defined by arid basins and drainage channels. The small settlement of Lasca is positioned where the Lasca Branch wash meets the base of the mountains, illustrating how early habitation and transportation routes followed the natural breaks in the high desert terrain. Further south, the Quitman Mountains rise sharply, dissected by prominent features like Silver King Canyon and Skunk Canyon.

Strategic water management is evident throughout the quadrangle, with several named reservoirs such as Etholen Tank, Deer Tank, and Granger Tank distributed across the flats to support ranching and local utility. The presence of named tracks like The Boulevard and Cowser Rd weaving through Red Light Draw reveals a network of modern access roads that navigate the complex elevation changes between these rugged West Texas mountain ranges.