2019 Map of Henderson Mesa

About this map

Henderson Mesa and Arkansas Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in the Trans-Pecos region, where rugged topography is defined by a network of drainage canyons and prominent peaks. The map reveals a drainage system including Horse-Thief Cr, Black Cr, and Dutchman Cr, which carve through deep incisions like Horse Thief Canyon and Black Canyon. Human activity is sparse in this environment, concentrated primarily along the Kokernot Creek Rd, which tracks through the western portion of the quadrangle. The border between Jeff Davis Co and Brewster Co cuts across the southeastern corner, intersecting the winding course of Musquiz Cr within the broad Musquiz Canyon. Small-scale features like Antelope Tank suggest the vital importance of water management for ranching in this arid terrain, while names such as Dutchman Cove and Polks Peak provide historical markers of individual presence in the territory.