2016 Map of Bitter Well Mountain

About this map

Bitter Well Mountain rises as the central topographic feature in this arid landscape of western Texas, where the reliance on scattered water sources is evident in the naming of the land. The presence of Bitter Well Tank and Coyote Tank suggests the essential infrastructure for ranching and livestock in this environment. Steep relief is carved by several distinct drainages, including Hogue Canyon and Bitter Well Canyon in the northeast, and Cox Canyon to the south. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of unpaved routes like Roberto Rd and Stone Rd, which cut through the lower elevations and connect these isolated water and topographic landmarks. This 2016 survey illustrates the persistent ranching character of the Trans-Pecos, where named tanks and canyons serve as the primary navigational and survival points for those working the land.