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2012 Map of Horseshoe Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Horseshoe Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Means Ranch anchors this high-desert landscape in Jeff Davis County, representing the persistent ranching heritage of West Texas. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic features like Horseshoe Butte and Sacahuista Butte, which rise above a network of drainage systems. These ephemeral waterways, including Cracker Jack Draw and Dowman Draw, eventually feed into low-lying areas characterized by intermittent water features such as Tally Slough, Red Slough, and Moore Slough.

Survival in this arid environment is marked by a series of named water works essential for livestock. A string of windmills, such as the Butterfield Windmill, Rito Windmill, and Hereford Windmill, trace the development of the local cattle industry. The presence of Ninemile Tank further illustrates the critical role of water management in a region where isolated roads like Agua Calient Lodge Rd and Plateau Valentine Rd cross miles of open range.