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2010 Map of Little Aguja Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Little Aguja Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Little Aguja Mountain anchors this high-elevation landscape in Jeff Davis County, where a network of canyons and springs defines the rugged terrain of West Texas. Modern recreation and legacy ranching infrastructure coexist here, marked by the Buffalo Trail Scout Camp and the Madera Springs Lodge. The map documents a complex hydrography essential for life in this arid climate, featuring named water sources such as Dark Canyon Spring, Orchard Spring, and the unique Airplane Tank Spring.

Canyon systems like Million Dollar Canyon and Little Aguja Canyon wind through the highlands, past distinctive landmarks including Needle Rock, The Notch, and Ezras Bedground. The cattle-working history of the region is etched into the labels for The Pole Pens and Pig Pen Canyon, while high points like Timber Mountain and Forbidden Mountain rise above the surrounding flats. The presence of Goat Mountain Windmill and several named tanks like Jack Tank underscores the long-standing reliance on managed water points in the Davis Mountains backcountry.