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1978 Map of Mount Locke

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The McDonald Observatory crowns Mount Locke in this 1970s survey of high-elevation West Texas, marking a significant site for astronomical research. The landscape is defined by complex drainage systems and high points such as Gavina Ridge and Brown Mountain. Ranching and water management are evident through numerous named water features like Prude Tank, Agua Blanca Tank, and the Salcido Windmill.

Travelers in the late 1970s would have found the Madera Canyon Roadside Park near Beef Pasture Gap. The terrain varies from the depths of Limpia Canyon to the summit of Pine Peak, which features the small Pine Lake. This area of Jeff Davis County shows a mix of scientific infrastructure and traditional livestock operations, with Tuly Spring and Limpia Creek providing critical water sources in the arid environment.