2022 Map of Diablo Canyon West

About this map

Smith Mesa dominates the central landscape of this West Texas terrain, where the northern reaches of the Finlay Mountains meet a complex network of canyons and dry watercourses. The area is defined by its hydraulic management, visible through a series of namesake reservoirs such as Prince Albert Tank, Camp Rice Tank, and Curtiss Tank, which support the high-desert environment. Essential water sources like Thaxton Spring further anchor the geography of this remote portion of Hudspeth County. A sparse network of local tracks, including Mosley Rd and Wilkey Rd, provides the only access across the deep incisions of Alamo Canyon and Diablo Canyon. These features illustrate the intersection of natural drainage patterns, such as Camp Rice Arroyo, and the necessary infrastructure for ranching or land management in a semi-arid climate.