2019 Map of Beckwith Hills

About this map

The Beckwith Hills and Payne Hills define the varied terrain of this Brewster County landscape, where the Chihuahuan Desert’s intricate drainage patterns are carved into the earth. Central to the area’s water history is the Peña Colorado Spring, a vital water source that feeds into Peña Colorado Cr. This water system supported the establishment of the Fort Pena Colorado Cem, marking a site of early frontier presence in the Trans-Pecos. The map illustrates a network of ranch roads and dry washes such as Cartwright Draw and Little Road Canyon, which dictate the movement of people and livestock. Near the eastern edge, the Los Muertos Airport and local routes like Kate's Run show the modern connectivity laid over a land defined by ancient waterways like Alsate Cr and Monument Cr.