1978 Map of Bare Mountain

About this map

Bare Mountain serves as the focal point for this 1970s survey of west Texas, revealing a landscape defined by an intricate network of water management infrastructure. In this arid region of Jeff Davis County, the distribution of ranching resources is meticulously documented through numerous sites like Walnut Well, Twiford Spring, and the Mescalero Windmills. The map illustrates how human activity follows the natural drainage patterns of Bunton Draw and Rincon Canyon, where a high density of water tanks, including Pinto Bean Tank and Landrein Tank, support local livestock operations. Distinctive topographic features such as the Buzzard Roost Hills and Sams Butte provide significant landmarks for navigating the high-desert terrain. For those researching land use or local genealogy, the names associated with these water sources, such as Sheep Camp Windmill and Screwbean Windmill, offer a clear picture of the rangeland development in the late twentieth century.