1980 Map of Barrilla Mountains East

About this map

The Barrilla Mountains dominate this West Texas landscape at the junction of Reeves, Jeff Davis, and Pecos counties. Mapping the area in the late 1970s reveals a region defined by arid drainage patterns and isolated ranching infrastructure. The network of seasonal watercourses, including Elkins Draw, Carrizo Draw, and Addison Draw, illustrates the complex topography surrounding peaks like Beard Mountain and the distinctive Negro Head. Human activity is sparse but specialized, centered on remote outposts like South Camp and vital water-gathering points such as Wagon Windmill and Pipe Windmill. This survey provides a clear view of the Indefinite Boundary lines that crisscross the mountain range, reflecting the difficulty of surveying this high-desert terrain where Lochousen Canyon cuts through the southwestern reaches.