2016 Map of Buckhorn Draw West

About this map

Buck Horn Draw and Wildhorse Draw carve through this arid Hudspeth County landscape, defining the local hydrology in a region where water management is paramount. The 2016 survey emphasizes a network of scattered water catchments, including Panther Tanks, Viejo Tank, and Beard Number Two Tank, which serve as vital infrastructure for ranching operations in this high-desert environment. The arterial path of Highway 62/180 bisects the northern half of the quadrangle, representing the primary corridor for transit across this remote section of West Texas. This map provides a detailed view of the contour-driven topography, from the drainage of Pescado Tank in the south to Fernando Tank at the northern boundary, illustrating how the terrain dictates the placement of named tanks such as Tony Number One Tank and Big Tank.