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1968 Map of Marathon Gap

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Marathon Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Glass Mountains dominate this West Texas landscape, providing a striking transition from the high ridges down to the level expanse of the W B Flats. In the late 1960s, this area of Pecos County remained largely open ranch land defined by seasonal drainages and essential water infrastructure. The topography is anchored by the Marathon Gap, a natural pass through the limestone peaks that has long served as a primary transit corridor.

The presence of numerous Water Tank locations throughout the quadrangle highlights the critical nature of water management for livestock in this arid environment. Significant natural drainage systems like Sixshooter Draw and Nineteen Draw carve through the terrain, while the solitary Clark Butte stands as a prominent landmark in the southeast. Along the primary roadway, the Roadside Park serves as a small human footprint in an otherwise expansive and sparsely developed territory.