2016 Map of Black Mountains NW

About this map

Antelope Draw and Eightmile Draw define the drainage patterns of this arid Hudspeth County landscape, carving through the terrain in an area dominated by cattle ranching infrastructure. The presence of Grable Tank and Black Mountain Tank points to the essential water management required for livestock in this corner of the Trans-Pecos. While the region is sparsely populated, Hector Aguilar Rd provides one of the few designated transit routes across the northern portion of the quadrangle. A unique hydrologic feature, The Laguna, sits near the center of the survey, likely serving as a seasonal catchment for runoff from nearby Antelope Gulch. This 2016 data reflects the contemporary geography of West Texas, where traditional land use continues to be shaped by the availability of water in a desert environment.