The Rio Grande serves as the international boundary between the United States of America and Estados Unidos Mexicanos in this desert region of West Texas. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of the Quitman Mountains to the northeast, where the terrain is carved by Black Canyon and Big Tank Canyon. Settlement is sparse, with infrastructure limited to managed water sources such as Cowan Tank and Neely Tank, reflecting the arid environment of Hudspeth County. Near the river, Ranch Rd 192 provides the primary transit route, while the presence of the Quitman Cem offers a focal point for genealogical research and local history. The map also traces the path of Quitman Pass Rd as it maneuvers through the high-elevation breaks of the range.
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1894 · Fort Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1895 · Sierra Blanca
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Eagle Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1916 · Eagle Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Fort Quitman
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Lasca
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Sierra Blanca SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000