2022 Map of Henderson Mesa

About this map

Henderson Mesa and Polks Peak dominate this landscape in the high desert country of West Texas, where the terrain is defined by a series of significant mesas and canyons. The geography is marked by drainage systems like Horse Thief Cr and Black Cr, which carve through features such as Horse Thief Canyon and Black Canyon. The presence of the Jeff Davis Co Brewster Co boundary line cutting across the southern portion of the quadrangle indicates the political divisions within this sparsely populated ranching region. Cattle ranching history is implied by the naming of Antelope Tank, while local transportation is limited to the winding path of Kokernot Creek Rd, which follows the natural contours of the land through the western flats. From Dutchman Cove to Musquiz Canyon, the map illustrates a network of seasonal watercourses and landforms that have long dictated movement and settlement patterns in this part of the Trans-Pecos.