2012 Map of Long Hills

About this map

Terlingua Cr serves as the primary drainage through this arid stretch of Brewster County, joined by tributaries like Crystal Cr and Musgrave Cr. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, specifically the namesake Long Hills and deep erosional features such as Point Draw and Hale Draw. Human presence in this high-desert environment is sparse but purposeful, represented by the isolated Burnt House Camp and the remote Taurus Mesa Airport situated near the southern boundary. The network of unimproved roads and tracks suggests a region dedicated to large-scale ranching or seasonal camps rather than dense settlement, reflecting the rugged character of the Trans-Pecos frontier as it appeared in the early 21st century.