2022 Map of Horse Mountain

About this map

Chaney Ranch Rd provides the primary access point into this high-desert basin in Brewster County, where ephemeral drainages like Peña Blanca Cr and San Francisco Cr carve through a landscape of ridges and flats. The terrain is defined by the proximity of the Haymond Mountains and the Peña Blanca Mountains, leading to the prominent height of Horse Mtn. Historically significant water sources, often critical in this arid environment, appear as named features such as Dead Horse Hole and Dead Cow Hole. The map also captures several local landmarks with evocative names, including the Devils Backbone and Hells Half Acre, alongside the broader topography of Lightning Flat and Fighting Flat. These features suggest a history of ranching and land use shaped by the necessity of managing water and navigating the high country.