2013 Map of Hackett Peak

About this map

Sammons Ranch and the small settlement at Crusher anchor this high-desert landscape in Hudspeth County, where transportation and water dictate the pattern of human activity. The map follows the Interstate 10 corridor as it cuts through the high ground between the Carrizo Mountains and Hackett Peak. This is a terrain of ephemeral drainage systems and vital water points, such as Carrizo Spring Windmill and West Windmill, which reflect the ranching history of the Trans-Pecos region. Seasonal waterways like Mineral Cr and Hackberry Cr carve through the basin, highlighting the stark topography surrounding Carrizo Peak. The presence of Mann Ranch and the winding path of Garren Rd further illustrate the enduring footprint of remote Texas ranching operations in a region defined by its extreme elevations and sparse population.