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1983 Map of Maravillas Gap, 1984 Print
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1983 Map of Maravillas Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Maravillas Gap serves as a distinct break in the high ground of Brewster County, providing a natural passage between the elevated ridges and the broad expanse of the Santiago Flats. This desert landscape in the early 1980s was defined by its water sources and sparse infrastructure, where Maravillas Creek and its tributaries, including Reynolds Creek and Hackberry Creek, dictated the movement of people and livestock. Evidence of land use is found in the scattered Tank sites, a Well, and a Drill Hole near Three Mile Hill. The reliance on unpaved transportation is clear, with a Jeep Trail and a Landing Strip providing the only modern connections to this remote reach of West Texas. A permanent Spring in the southeast corner further highlights the critical nature of water in this arid environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1983
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.2 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain