2016 Map of Lobo

About this map

The Van Horn Mountains dominate the western half of this Trans-Pecos landscape, rising sharply toward High Lonesome Peak. This 2016 survey illustrates the dramatic elevation change between the mountain front and the flat expanse of Lobo Valley to the east. The rugged western terrain is etched by drainage systems like China Canyon and Hammer Handle Canyon, which shed water toward the basin floor. The settlement of Lobo sits on the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point along the primary transportation corridor that parallels the mountain range. This corridor, defined by the path of Wild Horse Cr and Wild Horse Draw, supports local infrastructure including Ranch Rd 1523 and agricultural spurs like Lobo Spur 1, reflecting the region's enduring ranching and transit economy at the boundary of Culberson and Jeff Davis counties.