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2010 Map of Sierra Blanca

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sierra Blanca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sierra Blanca serves as the primary hub of activity in this West Texas landscape, showing a grid of residential streets like Cortez St and Sunset Rd near the major transportation corridors. The town is situated in a basin-like environment, flanked by prominent elevations such as Texan Mountain to the west and Sand Mountain to the south. A network of ranch roads, including Pasture Rd and Big Tank Rd, extends into the surrounding arid terrain, connecting remote points like Faskin Ranch and the settlement of Arispe.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by several strategically placed catchments such as Corner Tank, Blount Tank, and Stray Tank. These features, along with Blanca Draw, reflect the vital infrastructure required for ranching in Hudspeth County. The map provides a detailed view of the local topography and the specific residential layout of the community as it functioned in the early 21st century.