2012 Map of Elam Mountain

About this map

Titley and Stroebel mark the few points of settlement in this arid reach of Brewster County, where the landscape is defined by the high relief of the Trans-Pecos. The terrain is dominated by prominent volcanic features, most notably Elam Mtn, House Mtn, and Cone Mtn, which rise sharply from the desert floor. The drainage patterns are equally distinct, with Alpine Cr winding through the western portion of the quadrangle while Ramsey Draw and Emerson Draw catch seasonal runoff to the east. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of roads that navigate the basins between these peaks, reflecting the ranching and livestock heritage of the region. This 2012 survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the rugged topography and the intermittent water sources that have dictated human activity in West Texas for generations.