2016 Map of Herds Pass

About this map

Herds Pass and the surrounding high desert terrain dominate this corner of West Texas, where the border between Culberson County and Jeff Davis County follows the prominent ridge lines. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage canyons and draws, such as Panther Canyon and Threemile Canyon, which flow into the lower elevations. Water management is a central theme of the human presence here, evidenced by a dense concentration of named livestock tanks and localized water sources. These include Head-of-the-Canyon Tank, Fish Tank, and the notable Herds Pass Spring. A few primitive ranching roads, including Broken Tank Rd and Fence Post Rd, provide the only access through this topography. High points like Horse Camp Peak and Music Mtn offer significant landmarks for orientation in this unpopulated ranching country.