2012 Map of El Muerto Peak

About this map

El Muerto Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Davis Mountains, overlooking a network of water-scarce terrain where windmills define the human presence. Ranching operations are centered around the Moore Ranch, connected by localized routes such as Moore Ranch Rd and John Moore Rd. The map illustrates a reliance on groundwater for livestock, evidenced by the distribution of family or site-specific names like the Geronimo Windmills, Cracker Jack Windmill, and Old House Windmill. The topography is carved by seasonal drainage features, including Red Slough and Moore Slough, which run between prominent heights like Baldy Mtn and Sheep Camp Mtn. This document captures the modern state of these remote Trans-Pecos ranchlands, marking both natural landmarks like El Muerto Spring and the critical infrastructure required to sustain life in the high desert.