2022 Map of Hovey

About this map

Hovey serves as a lone point of reference in this arid expanse of West Texas, where the high desert terrain transitions between Pecos and Brewster counties. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and legendary landmarks, notably the topographic hideout of Robbers Roost and the winding descent of Gilliland Canyon. Historical ranching infrastructure is evident through family-named routes such as Old Hovey Ranch Co and remote water sources like Bull Waterhole and Perch Tank. This 2022 survey captures a rugged ranching economy where travel is still dictated by the paths of the Old Alpine Hwy and Antelope Draw, preserving the spatial relationships of a sparsely populated frontier region.