2010 Map of Antone Canyon

About this map

Howard Draw and Antone Canyon dominate this high-plains landscape of West Texas, where the necessity of water in an arid environment is written across the land in the form of numerous named water works. The map reveals a remote ranching economy defined by scattered outposts and infrastructure, such as the Mitchell Ranch and Blakeney Ranch. The reliance on groundwater is evident through a network of functional landmarks including Glade Windmill, Sulfur Windmill, and Dog Canyon Windmill. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like Hoover Divide Rd and Pandale Rd, which navigate the complex drainage systems of New Well Canyon and Wood Canyon. This documentation serves as a detailed record of land use and water management in a region where isolated ranch sites and windmills are the primary indicators of human presence among the deep canyons of Val Verde County.