2010 Map of Big Canyon Ranch NW

About this map

Thorn Ranch and Mitchell Ranch anchor this landscape in Pecos County, illustrating the isolated ranching outposts that define the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. The geography is dominated by the massive drainage system of Big Canyon and its tributaries, including the Middle Fork Big Canyon and Clark Place Draw. These ephemeral waterways have carved deep channels through the arid terrain, leading up toward the prominent Big Divide. Transportation in this sparsely populated area is restricted to the corridor of Hwy 285 and private ranch roads like Mitchell Rn Rd. This 2010 survey highlights the intersection of modern infrastructure and traditional land use, where vast acreages are managed from central ranch hubs positioned near vital water drainage points.