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2010 Map of Molesworth Mesa North

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Molesworth Mesa North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Molesworth Mesa anchors this section of Hudspeth County, where the high desert terrain is defined by its vital water management infrastructure. In a landscape where surface water is scarce, the placement of numerous catchments like Double Tank, New Tank, and Brown Tank reveals the logistical challenges of ranching in the Trans-Pecos. These features, along with The Lake, are scattered across a network of unpaved roads and trails that connect isolated outposts.

Settlement is sparse and centered around established working lands, most notably the Double U Ranch and Cornudas Ranch. The latter is situated near the junction of local paths and Stewart Ranch Rd, illustrating the importance of specific corridors in navigating the wide-open spaces between the mesa and drainages like Buck Horn Draw. This survey captures the specialized land use required to sustain life and industry in this arid region at the start of the 21st century.