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2016 Map of Vieja Pass

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Vieja Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Vieja Pass serves as a critical geographic waypoint within the high desert landscape of Sierra Vieja. This 2016 survey documents a remote portion of the Trans-Pecos where the county line between Jeff Davis and Presidio counties bisects the high mesas. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent plateaus, including Newton Mesa, Star Mesa, and Soldier Mesa, which are separated by a complex network of drainage systems such as Number One Canyon and Number Two Canyon.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by named springs like Vieja Spring and Joho Spring, as well as numerous livestock tanks like Hawkeye Tank and Borracha Tank. Sparse ranching infrastructure is anchored by A Miller Rd and Miller Ranch Rd, providing access through the rugged canyons. The map preserves the nomenclature of localized landmarks such as Indian Peak and Wheelbarrow Canyon, essential for those researching the land use history of these remote West Texas ranchlands.