Simpson Springs Mtn and the adjacent heights of West Bourland Mtn and East Bourland Mtn define this Brewster County landscape. Water remains the primary shaper of the geography here, with the long courses of Maravillas Cr and Peña Colorado Cr cutting through the terrain. The distribution of desert water sources is meticulously documented, showing essential local landmarks such as Simpson Springs, Garden Springs, Sunshine Springs, and Mud Spring. While the area is dominated by these natural formations, the presence of US Route 385 and R Rd 2730 indicates the modern transit corridors that navigate this remote part of West Texas. This 2019 survey provides a precise accounting of the hydrological features that have historically dictated movement and land use in this arid region.
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1917 · Santiago Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Hood Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Bone Spring
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1918 · Hood Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Santiago Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Monument Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Marathon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Monument Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1921 · Marathon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Hood Spring
USGS Topo · 1:62,500