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1978 Map of Mayfield Hills

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Mayfield Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Hogeye Mountain and the Mayfield Hills dominate this high-altitude landscape in West Texas, recorded during a 1978 update. The terrain is characterized by a sparse network of ranching infrastructure, where water sources are the primary landmarks for survival and navigation. Named wells like Ant Bed Well, Esperanza Well, and Williams Well punctuate the arid landscape, supporting the isolated Moon Ranch.

Drainage patterns are defined by seasonal watercourses such as Michigan Draw and Bunton Draw, which carve through the high elevations near the Culberson Co Jeff Davis Co boundary. The map illustrates the specialized water management required in this environment, including a prominent Water Tank and several strategically placed wells like Ventura Well and Ridge Well. This survey provides a precise view of the remote ranching operations and natural topography of the Trans-Pecos region in the late 1970s.