2016 Map of Hopper Draw West

About this map

Elcor-Toyah Rd and Foster Rd provide the primary transit through this arid landscape in Culberson County, Texas. This area is defined by its water management infrastructure, where several numbered and named cattle tanks dot the terrain to capture seasonal runoff. Notable sites include Sink Hole Tank in the north and the centrally located Veal Tank, while Tank Number One and Tank Number Three mark the southern stretches. The drainage of Hopper Draw cuts through the eastern portion of the map, illustrating the natural watercourses that dictated the placement of roads and resource points in this high-desert environment. The network of unpaved roads connecting Jackson Tank and Pipeline Tank reflects the ongoing importance of ranching and resource extraction in this remote part of West Texas during the early 21st century.