2022 Map of Capote Peak

About this map

Capote Peak dominates this high-elevation landscape in Presidio County, standing as a prominent landmark above the surrounding high desert terrain. The map details a rugged drainage system characterized by Capote Cr and Walker Cr, which carve through the arid surface toward the Cienega Basin. This area reflects a long history of cattle ranching and land management in the Big Bend region, evidenced by the presence of water resources like Hoya Tank, Cruz Tank, and the vital Capote Springs. Human passage through this difficult geography is marked by the Pack Trl and the winding Old Brite Rd, routes that likely served as essential connections between remote ranching outposts. Further north, Trough Canyon and its associated Trough Canyon Spring provide additional evidence of how water dictated movement and settlement in this corner of West Texas.