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2010 Map of Vieja Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sierra Vieja dominates the high desert landscape of this West Texas region, where water sources like Joho Spring and Vieja Spring have long dictated the patterns of human movement and settlement. The map illustrates a network of deep drainage systems including Vieja Canyon, Rough Canyon, and Soldier Canyon that cut through prominent landforms such as North Mesa and Newton Mesa.

Ranching life is evidenced by the presence of the Miller Ranch and scattered improvements for livestock, including the Bobcat Canyon Windmill, Hidden Windmill, and several catchment features like Hawkeye Tank and Borracha Tank. The strategic importance of the terrain is highlighted by Vieja Pass, a natural corridor through the mountains, while the remote naming conventions of the area are seen in features like Indian Peak and the curious Ninetyfive -- Canyon.