2016 Map of Horse Mountain

About this map

Horse Mountain and the Devils Backbone anchor this corner of Brewster County, where the high desert landscape is defined by long-standing topographic landmarks and cattle ranching infrastructure. The map reveals a network of water management features essential for survival in this arid environment, such as Steel Tank, Middle Tank, and Catfish Tank, alongside curiously named natural catchments like Dead Horse Hole and Dead Cow Hole. The terrain is characterized by the Haymond Mountains and the Peña Blanca Mountains, which rise above expansive stretches like Lightning Flat and Fighting Flat. For researchers of West Texas history, the presence of Chaney Ranch Rd provides a specific point of reference for local land usage and travel routes between the draws and canyons of the San Francisco Cr drainage basin.