2022 Map of Horseshoe Butte

About this map

Horseshoe Butte and the surrounding high desert of Jeff Davis County define this landscape of dramatic elevation and intermittent water sources. The terrain is characterized by prominent peaks like Sacahuista Butte and the Y-Six Hills, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages and catchment points. Long-established ranching access is evident through roads such as Agua Calient Lodge Rd and Alfred Means Ranch Rd, which connect remote outposts across the arid flats. Water management is critical in this environment, as shown by Ninemile Tank and a series of sloughs including Tally Slough and Moore Slough. These features, along with names like Cracker Jack Draw, reflect the localized vocabulary of the Texas Trans-Pecos region, where every canyon and drainage is vital for navigation and livestock.