2019 Map of Horseshoe Butte

About this map

Horseshoe Butte and the surrounding high desert of Jeff Davis County are defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and isolated ranch roads. This 2019 survey documents a landscape where seasonal drainage systems like Ninemile Draw and Cracker Jack Draw cut through the terrain toward low-lying marshy features such as Tally Slough and Moore Slough. These sloughs represent significant water resources in an otherwise arid environment, often dictating the placement of ranching infrastructure.