2022 Map of Burnt Spring Hills SE

About this map

Hart Draw and Herds Pass Draw carve through this arid stretch of West Texas, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape managed for cattle and water conservation. The map reveals a sophisticated network of artificial water catchments, including Bull Tank, Frijol Tank, and the paired North Rock Tank and South Rock Tank, which are essential for livestock in this environment. The boundary between Culberson and Reeves counties runs nearly north-to-south across the western half of the sheet, providing a primary cadastral reference for the region. Modern infrastructure is limited to the southeastern quadrant, where Toyah Rd and Co Rd 225 intersect, facilitating movement through the sparsely settled rangeland. This survey captures a specific moment in the enduring relationship between water management and the vast ranching tracts of the Trans-Pecos.