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2012 Map of Vieja Pass

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Vieja Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Vieja Pass serves as a central landmark in this Presidio County landscape, where deep drainage systems and high plateaus define the geography. The region's cattle-ranching heritage is anchored by the Miller Ranch and supported by critical water sources like Vieja Spring, Bear Springs, and Joho Spring. Isolated infrastructure, including the Bobcat Canyon Windmill and the aptly named Hidden Windmill, illustrates the necessity of groundwater management in this arid terrain.

Erosional features dominate the topography, with Ninetyfive Canyon and Newton Canyon cutting between prominent elevations such as North Mesa, Star Mesa, and Indian Peak. Along the eastern edge, Wild Horse Cr meanders through the flats, while various livestock tanks like Borracho Tank and Tinker Tank are scattered throughout the drainages, marking the continued utility of this rugged high-desert environment.