Van Horn Mountains dominate the eastern reaches of this Trans-Pecos landscape, where high desert elevations descend into a series of drainage systems. The Green River serves as the primary hydrological feature, carving a north-south path through the center of the quadrangle and followed closely by Green River Rd. This corridor represents a vital passage through the arid terrain, linking disparate water sources such as Wilson Spring and Squaw Cr. The topography is defined by deep incisions in the mountain flanks, including Echo Canyon and Eagle Canyon to the west, and the aptly named Hammer Handle Canyon and China Canyon to the east. This survey captures the remote character of the Hudspeth and Culberson County line, illustrating the sparse infrastructure and natural water dependencies characteristic of this high-altitude desert environment.
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1892 · Chispa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Chispa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Eagle Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Chispa
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Eagle Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Van Horn Wells
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Lobo
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Lobo SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000