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1978 Map of Sierra Parda

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

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Chinati Mountains and the dramatic Sierra Parda define this West Texas landscape in Presidio County. The map details a high-desert environment where life revolves around ephemeral water sources and mineral exploration. Evidence of cattle ranching and early habitation appears at Nunez Ranch, while the surrounding terrain is marked by multiple prospects and specialized mining operations such as the Burney Mine.

Drainage systems like Arroyo Cienega, Arroyo Gato, and Arroyo Baviza carve through the foothills, indicating the flash-flood nature of the local geography. Rare permanent water points, including Indian Spring and Ojo Alamito, serve as vital landmarks in this arid territory. The presence of several drill holes and unnamed mines near San Antonio Canyon suggests a period of active geological investigation and resource scouting during the mid-1970s field checking era.