2016 Map of Cow Mountain

About this map

The Delaware River flows through the northern reaches of this Trans-Pecos landscape in Culberson County, cutting a path near Lamar Canyon. This 2016 survey illustrates a largely unpopulated territory where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a series of specialized catchments including Middle Tank, Division Tank, and Tank Number Twelve. The high ground is dominated by the namesake Cow Mountain, a prominent relief feature in an area otherwise defined by drainage patterns like Willow Draw. Modern infrastructure is represented by FM 1108 and University Rd, which provide the primary access through this arid ranching and mountain terrain. The placement of these water tanks and named draws indicates a long-standing reliance on seasonal hydrology in this part of West Texas.