2012 Map of Capote Peak

About this map

Capote Peak stands as the central topographic focal point in this high-desert ranching landscape within Presidio County. The map details a sophisticated water-management system essential for desert life, from natural sources like Capote Springs and Trough Canyon Spring to human-made infrastructure including Hoya Tank, the Oil Well Windmill, and the Split Peak Windmill. These features indicate the ongoing reliance on groundwater to support remote outposts like Brite Ranch and Rancho Cielo. Transportation in this arid corridor is limited to a few arterial routes such as Old Brite Rd and Richards Gate Rd, which connect these isolated holdings through the drainage basins of Capote Cr and Walker Cr.