Loading map...

1964 Map of South Pyramid Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of South Pyramid Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Pyramid Mountains dominate this arid landscape in Hidalgo County, where the Continental Divide winds through a series of high peaks and rugged drainage basins. Established water sources are critical markers across this terrain, including the Rattler Well, Piedra Wells, and Hidden Wells, which supported the region’s ranching operations during the mid-1960s. The topographic detail highlights prominent landmarks such as South Pyramid Peak and Kirk Peak, alongside curiously named features like Elephant Back Hill.

A network of canyons, such as Woodhaul Canyon and Rainbow Canyon, defines the movement of water during seasonal rains. The presence of a prominent Pipeline in the southern portion of the quadrangle reflects the modernization of infrastructure through this remote segment of the American Southwest. For researchers, these named landmarks and isolated water tanks like China Pond provide a clear view of the land-use patterns in this high-desert environment before later 20th-century developments.