1954 Map of Van Horn

About this map

The Guadalupe Mountains dominate this Trans-Pecos landscape, featuring the high point at Guadalupe Peak and the landmark El Capitan. This region is defined by its dramatic elevation changes and sparse settlement patterns, where vast basins like Crow Flats and Wildhorse Mesa are punctuated by steep ranges including the Sierra Diablo and Apache Mountains. To the south and west, the Rio Grande forms the international boundary with Chihuahua, Mexico, serving as a vital corridor for the Southern Pacific and Texas and Pacific railroads.