Nations East Well serves as the namesake landmark for this arid corner of El Paso County, where development begins to push into the desert landscape. To the south, a grid of residential streets appears, featuring thematic names like Sam Hawken Rd, Derringer Rd, and Remington Rd, indicating a contemporary expansion of the El Paso outskirts. This transition from open range to suburban infrastructure is a defining characteristic of the area during this period. The landscape is dotted with vital water management features necessary for life in the high desert, including East Tank and San Juan Tank, which support the few remaining natural drainage patterns like Buckwheat. The presence of these reservoirs alongside new thoroughfares such as Desert Willow Dr illustrates the evolving use of the Texas borderlands as they move from ranching roots toward modern residential use.
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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