2012 Map of Busher Canyon

About this map

Big Divide dominates this Pecos County landscape, where the arid West Texas geography dictates a network of isolated water sources and ranching infrastructure. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features like Javalina Canyon and Busher Canyon, which carve through the high ground. In a region where water is the most vital resource, the distribution of man-made landmarks such as Number Five Windmill, Horseshoes Windmill, and Mock Windmill reveals the footprint of contemporary cattle ranching. These scattered outposts, along with catchment points like Cedar Tank and Gravel Tank, are connected by a sparse system of tracks and roads, including Route 285 in the northeast corner. The map captures the quiet, functional utility of the Chihuahuan Desert, where even minor features like Rebecca Draw serve as critical markers in an otherwise expansive and unforgiving environment.