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1980 Map of Major Peak

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Major Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Limpia Creek winds through the northeast corner of this high-altitude landscape, which is defined by a complex network of canyons and high summits in Jeff Davis County. Surveyed in the mid-1970s, the terrain is characterized by strategic high points like Major Peak, Lookout Mountain, and Rincon Peak. Human activity is primarily visible through essential water infrastructure and access routes, including numerous tanks and isolated trails.

Remote landmarks such as Horse Thief Spring and Salt Lick Windmill reflect the ranching history and survival requirements of this arid environment. The naming conventions for features like Horse Thief Canyon, Bull Canyon, and Grapevine Canyon suggest a history of livestock movement and natural resource identification. Isolated markers like a Drill Hole near Barbaras Point point toward mineral or water exploration within the rocky breaks and high points of Dog Point.