2012 Map of Last Chance Mesa

About this map

Last Chance Mesa stands as the central landmark in this portion of Jeff Davis County, overlooking a landscape defined by seasonal drainages and essential water-catchment features. The terrain is marked by deep incisions such as Hatch Canyon and the prominent Musquiz Canyon to the south. Historically significant for ranching operations in this arid region, the map documents numerous named livestock tanks including Duck Tank, Amistad Tank, and the uniquely named Herradura Tank. These man-made features, alongside natural waterways like Musquiz Cr and Black Cr, provide a clear record of the water management necessary for survival and industry in the Trans-Pecos. The network of light-duty and unimproved roads reveals the sparse, high-desert connectivity of the area as it existed in the early twenty-first century.