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1983 Map of Old Blue Mountain

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Old Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Glass Mountains dominate this 1983 survey of Brewster County, anchored by the prominent elevations of Old Blue Mountain and Little Blue Mountain. The landscape is defined by its arid canyon systems, including Spring Canyon, Jail Canyon, and Gilliland Canyon, which cut through the high desert terrain. Human presence in this environment is marked by essential water infrastructure and livestock operations, such as Esterwood Ranch and the Wallace Windmill. These features indicate the practical requirements of ranching in West Texas during the late 20th century.

Water management is further detailed through named catchments like Frenchman Tank, Christmas Tank, and Hidden Tank, which provide vital resources in a region of dry washes like Meeks Draw and Moose Draw. Evidence of industrial activity appears at a localized Quarry near the Frenchman Hills, while family names persist on landmarks like Walker Well and Walker Tank, offering specific points of interest for local history researchers and genealogists.