2012 Map of Hess Canyon

About this map

Hess Canyon and its surrounding drainage systems define this high-desert ranching landscape in Brewster County. The map documents a sparse network of historic land holdings, including the Old Oscar Nance Place and the Old Parker Place in the north, which sit along the intermittent flow of Burnt House Cr. The southern portion of the quadrangle transition into more varied terrain, where Willis Ranch and the Old Word Ranch are situated near the headwaters of Skinner Canyon and other deep draws. This 2012 survey illustrates the continued reliance on isolated homesteads and specific water features like Red Tank Draw in a region where geography dictates the placement of every road and structure.