2016 Map of Devil Ridge

About this map

Devil Ridge forms a prominent topographic spine through this arid corner of Hudspeth County, serving as a primary landmark for navigation in a landscape defined by seasonal water catchments and ranching infrastructure. The network of stock tanks, including Old Dagger Tank, Fivemile Tank, and Rock Tank, illustrates the essential water management required for life in the Trans-Pecos region. Higher elevations are marked by Yucca Mesa and Front Ridge, while the lowlands are dissected by drainage systems like Red Light Draw and Blanca Draw. Remote access is facilitated by the long stretch of Indian Hot Springs Rd and Ranch Rd 1111, which connect isolated ranching points to the larger Texas highway system. This terrain represents the classic high-desert environment of West Texas, where geographical features like Fivemile Point and the Red Hills provide the few permanent reference points in an open, expansive landscape.