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2010 Map of Mount Ord

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Ord and the surrounding high desert terrain define this corner of Brewster County, where the topography shifts between prominent peaks and hidden basins. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by intermittent water sources and dramatic elevations, including Cathedral Mountain and Eagle Peak. A network of unpaved ranch roads like Posie Gulch Rd and Cathedral Mountain Rd navigate the folds of the land, connecting isolated landmarks such as Open Mine Hill and the Panther Hole basin.

Water is a vital but scarce feature in this arid environment, marked by named springs such as Clark Springs, Nine Troughs Spring, and Fiftytwo Spring. These vital points, along with seasonal drainages like Calamity Creek and Maravillas Creek, reveal the traditional reliance on specific water holes for ranching and survival in the Trans-Pecos. The presence of Hidden Valley and Bird Hills further underscores the diverse local names given to this complex mountain geography.