2016 Map of Hobo Tank

About this map

Hobo Tank and numerous other water catchment features define this arid stretch of Hudspeth County, illustrating the vital infrastructure required for ranching in the Trans-Pecos region. The landscape is marked by a complex network of named tanks, such as Butterfield Tank and Ninemile Tank, which suggest historical cattle drive routes or early 20th-century range management. The naming conventions, ranging from the utilitarian Ties Tank to the more personal Salvador Tank and Fernando Tank, reflect the human imprint on a desert environment. Topographical features like Big Canyon Tank and Little Canyon Tank show how natural drainage was harnessed to sustain livestock, while W Lost Valley Tank points to the geographic isolation of these remote water sources.