2016 Map of Holcomb Draw

About this map

Mailtrail Creek snakes through this high-desert landscape on the border of Val Verde and Edwards counties, carving a path through the distinct limestone drainage patterns characteristic of the Edwards Plateau. This 2016 survey documents a sparsely populated ranching region defined by its hydrographic network, where deep seasonal channels like Holcomb Draw and Vinegarone Draw converge toward the Pecos River basin. The map reveals the infrastructure of remote West Texas ranching, centered on the Bar C Ranch Airport and a limited network of unpaved access routes including Mail Trail Rd and Vinegeroon Draw Rd. This terrain illustrates the vital importance of intermittent water sources and the geographic isolation of the frontier, where named landmarks are often restricted to the significant draws and creeks that dictate the movement of people and livestock.