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2010 Map of Small

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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The Finlay Mountains dominate this arid landscape in West Texas, where the terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and isolated ranching infrastructure. Arroyos and seasonal waterways such as Gardner Draw and the Lasca Branch carve through the earth, converging near the Lasca Rd corridor. This network of ephemeral streams underscores the importance of water management in the Chihuahuan Desert, evidenced by several strategically placed catchments.

Frost Ranch serves as a primary human landmark in this remote corner of Hudspeth County, supported by vital water features like the Finlay Mountain Tank, Oil-Well Tank, and Telephone Tank. The proximity of these tanks to ranching operations and named draws illustrates the century-long adaptation to the high-desert environment, where every named well or tank represented a critical node for survival and livestock management.