Old Blue Mountain rises as a dominant landmark within the Glass Mountains of Brewster County, where high-desert drainage patterns define the landscape. This 2016 survey highlights the intricate network of canyons that carve through the range, including Gilliland Canyon to the north and Spring Canyon near the center of the quadrangle. The map captures a primarily undeveloped region of West Texas, where local access is limited to unpaved ranch corridors such as Benge Ranch Rd and Benge Rd. To the south, Road Canyon cuts through the high relief, illustrating the isolation and specific topographical challenges of this part of the Trans-Pecos region.
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1923 · Hess Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1923 · Altuda
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1929 · Hovey
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1973 · Fort Stockton
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1980 · Cave Mesa
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Hovey
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Hovey SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Gilliland Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000