2012 Map of Antone Canyon

About this map

Antone Canyon and the surrounding high country of Val Verde County define a landscape where water management is the primary marker of human presence. In this arid region, the network of life is traced through a series of named windmills rather than established towns. Features like Glade Windmill, Cayetano Windmill, and House Canyon Windmill indicate the vital infrastructure required for cattle ranching. The presence of Mitchell Ranch and Blakeney Ranch shows the continuity of land use in a terrain etched by deep drainages such as Dog Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Jesus Canyon. Remote transit is facilitated by Hoover Divide Rd and Ranch Road 2083, connecting these isolated outposts across the divide.