2012 Map of Blue Hills

About this map

The Blue Hills topographic feature defines the center of this 2012 survey in Val Verde County, a region characterized by sparse settlement and remote cattle operations. Two primary family-named landmarks, Albers Ranch and Mayfield Ranch, serve as the principal navigational points in a landscape dominated by seasonal drainages and private range roads. Transport through this section of the Chihuahuan Desert is facilitated by Ranch Road 1024 and Blue Hill Rd, which connect the disparate homesteads across the arid terrain. This map captures the modern distribution of these long-standing ranching estates, documenting the road networks and water improvements essential for livestock management in southwest Texas.