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1971 Map of Sombrero Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Paint Gap Hills and Onion Flat dominate this desert landscape, where water sources dictated the patterns of human activity. Settlers and travelers in this arid region of the Big Bend National Park relied on a network of scattered water points including Indian Spring, Rock House Spring, and the curiously named Smallpox Well. The presence of the Sombrero Peak Ranch, accompanied by its own Landing Strip, suggests the remote nature of mid-century ranching life before the area was fully transitioned into park management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions23 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain