Whiterock Hills rise from the high desert floor of Hudspeth County, characterizing a landscape defined by its arid hydrology and livestock history. This 2019 survey documents a network of man-made water catchments, including Silva Tank and Whiterock Tank, which are essential for managing water in this section of West Texas. The distribution of these features, such as Cunningham Tank and Little Cunningham Tank, suggests a region organized for ranching operations where every depression or basin is utilized for catchment. The contour data reveals the complex drainage patterns and isolated elevations that dictate movement and land use across this corner of the state.
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1894 · Fort Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1903 · Cerro Alto
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1942 · Borrego
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Tepee Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Finlay Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Fort Hancock
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Van Horn
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1972 · Fort Hancock NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Cavett Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000