2012 Map of Dowman Canyon

About this map

Agua Caliente Lodge stands as a focal point in this portion of Jeff Davis County, accessed by the appropriately named Agua Calient Lodge Rd. The landscape is defined by its water management infrastructure, essential for ranching and survival in this arid environment. A network of windmills, including the Sauerkraut Windmill, Caliche Windmill, and Dowman Windmill, indicates a history of active land use and livestock grazing. The terrain is dominated by the geological formations of Dowman Canyon and the Y Six Hills, while drainage is carved by the winding path of Tally Slough. Numerous tanks like the Old Chalk Hill Tank and Ocotillo Tank highlight the strategic placement of water catchment across the varied elevations. This record captures the practical necessities of West Texas life, where family-named landmarks and water sources anchor the remote geography.