2010 Map of Long Hills

About this map

Terlingua Creek and its seasonal tributaries carve a complex drainage system through this portion of Brewster County, characterized by the broad expanse of Green Valley and the prominent Long Hills. The landscape is defined by its arid-land hydrology, where ephemeral features like Crystal Creek and Musgrave Creek converge toward the main channel. Settlement in this remote Big Bend region is sparse, represented by isolated ranching infrastructure such as the Hammond Ranch, which includes the Hammond Ranch Lake Dam. Further north, Burnt House Camp sits along the creek bank, marking a specific site of human activity amidst the topographical markers of Point Draw and Hale Draw. The network of unimproved roads and tracks illustrated here reflects the necessary adaptations for navigating this high-desert environment.