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1979 Map of Phone Line Canyon

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Phone Line Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Hueco Mountains define this high-desert landscape in west Texas, where the terrain is marked by steep canyons and isolated water sources. This 1970s survey captures a sparse network of ranching and utility infrastructure along the boundary of El Paso and Hudspeth counties. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs such as Phone Line Tank, Cactus Tank, and Reddy Tank, which supported livestock across the arid flats.

Transit through the region is funneled through natural passes, most notably Powwow Canyon, which hosts a small Roadside Park for travelers. The presence of a Pipeline and a Jeep Trail underscores the remote but industrial character of the land. Evidence of the area's rugged nature and limited human habitation is found at Dagger Camp near the eastern edge of the map, while industrial activity is represented by a small Gravel Pit and a remote Drill Hole.