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2010 Map of Norton Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Norton Mesa and Roberts Mesa dominate the topography of this Hudspeth County landscape, characterized by the scattered ranching infrastructure of West Texas. The region's reliance on managed water sources is evident through a dense network of tanks, including White Bull Tank, Boulder Tank, and the distant Dyans Tank. These water catchments, often named for families or local landmarks, provide critical waypoints across the arid terrain.

Human presence is marked by isolated homesteads like Fredrick Ranch and Love Ranch, connected by primitive thoroughfares such as Frederick Rd. The map illustrates a ranching economy where movement is dictated by these water locations and the mesas that define the horizon. From North Norton Tank in the upper reaches to East Love Tank in the south, the survey captures the utilitarian layout of the modern Texas range.