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1983 Map of Stillwell Mountain

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Stillwell Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Stillwell Ranch and the high desert terrain of Brewster County define this 1983 survey, which captures a landscape shaped by intermittent water and conservation efforts. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area, showing the protected lands surrounding the dramatic descent into Maravillas Canyon. This area is characterized by a complex network of ephemeral drainages, including Maravillas Creek, Guayule Creek, and Arroyo Seco, which carve through the limestone-rich topography.

Transportation is limited to a network of Jeep Trails connecting remote water sources and surveyor benchmarks. Landmarks such as Stillwell Mountain and localized features like a Drill Hole and various Water Tanks provide essential navigation points in a region where reliable water is the primary driver of human activity. The map serves as a record of rangeland management and wildlife preservation in the Trans-Pecos region during the late twentieth century.