The arid landscape of El Paso County is captured here in 2010, showing a sparsely populated expanse of West Texas where land use is defined by water management and a nascent grid of residential development. The southeastern corner reveals a network of roads beginning to take shape, contrasted against the open range and dry washes typical of the region. Notable hydrological features include East Tank, a essential landmark for water catchment in this desert environment. Human activity is further evidenced by named routes such as Buckwheat, which provides access through the scrubland. This survey reflects the quiet expansion of the El Paso area as modern infrastructure reaches into the desert, while traditional desert features remain the primary landmarks.
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1896 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1908 · El Paso
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1939 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1940 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1941 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Fort Bliss
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Desert
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Newman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Heuco Tanks
USGS Topo · 1:62,500