2013 Map of Diablo Canyon West

About this map

Wilkey Ranch stands as a primary landmark in this arid stretch of Hudspeth County, where life and activity revolve around essential water catchments and relief-carved drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the stark topography of Smith Mesa and the complex network of arroyos including Pear Canyon, Flat Canyon, and the prominent Diablo Canyon. Local land management and ranching operations are evident through the infrastructure of numerous tanks and basins such as Prince Albert Tank, Camp Rice Tank, and the Soil Conservation Service Site 1 Reservoir. Natural water sources like Thaxton Spring and Milner Lake further emphasize the critical nature of water in this West Texas environment. Remote thoroughfares like Wilkey Rd and Mosley Rd provide the necessary connections between these isolated ranching outposts and the surrounding rugged terrain.