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1978 Map of Robbers Roost Canyon

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Robbers Roost Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Robbers Roost Canyon and the surrounding high desert of Jeff Davis County are captured in this late 1970s survey. The landscape is defined by its isolation and the critical infrastructure of water management in an arid climate, evidenced by the numerous catchments and pumping sites scattered across the terrain. Landmarks such as Lone Flattop 6023 Mountain and Nunn Hill provide vertical relief against the winding path of Adobe Draw.

For researchers of Texas ranching history, the map provides a specific look at the distribution of remote assets like High Lonesome Windmill and Buffalo Windmill. The naming of specific water sources, including St Augustine Tank, Crow Tank, and The Knob Tank 5571, reflects the necessity of these features for livestock and survival in the Trans-Pecos region, where natural springs were supplemented by these constructed tanks and wells.