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1973 Map of Norton Mesa

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Norton Mesa and Roberts Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in Hudspeth County, where survival in the early 1970s relied on a complex network of man-made water catchments. The topography is defined by these broad plateaus and the family-run livestock operations that utilized the sparse vegetation. Remote outposts like the Fredrick Ranch and Love Ranch are the primary signs of habitation, connected by primitive roads and drainage-fed tanks. The naming of these water sources, including Andy Grant Tank, Twentyone Tank, and Big Parker Tank, highlights the importance of specific family names and landmarks in a region where water is the most precious resource. This survey captures the specialized infrastructure of West Texas ranching before modern changes altered the local land use patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1973
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain