1984 Map of Salt Flat

About this map

Salt Flat sits at the northern edge of this arid landscape, a small settlement defined by its position along the highway and essential infrastructure like the Radio facility and a Roadside Park. The terrain is dominated by prominent relief, most notably the high, level summit of Flattop Mountain and the distinct peak of Jim Hill. Water management in this part of Hudspeth County is evident through a series of named catchments, including Cavender Tank, Rock Tank, and Flattop Tank, which are critical features in an otherwise dry environment featuring several Dry lake beds. A massive Pipeline cuts across the northern plains, illustrating the industrial footprint on this West Texas expanse during the early 1980s.