2012 Map of Lightning Hills

About this map

Haymond sits at the southern edge of this West Texas landscape, where the rail line and ranching infrastructure define the remote character of Brewster County. The topography is marked by the eponymous Lightning Hills and the neighboring Warwick Hills, while seasonal drainage is traced through the winding paths of San Francisco Cr and Frog Cr. For those researching local ranching history, the map preserves the locations of several named homesteads, including Matthews Place, Causey Place, and Kriebaum Place, which are often identified by their proximity to essential water sources like the Donnell Shipping Pens Windmill. A notable focal point is the Gages Lightning Ranch, which occupies the central western portion of the quadrangle. The presence of numerous named windmills, such as the Perez Windmill and Simpson Windmill, underscores the vital importance of groundwater management in this arid stretch of the Trans-Pecos region.