2016 Map of Long Hills

About this map

Terlingua Cr winds through the heart of this Brewster County landscape, serving as the primary drainage for the surrounding high desert terrain. The area is defined by significant elevation shifts, from the prominent Long Hills in the north to the wide expanse of Green Valley further west. Human activity is centered around several ranching and aviation landmarks, including the isolated Taurus Mesa Airport and Hammond Ranch Lake. The map details the intricate network of ephemeral waterways like Musgrave Cr, Crystal Cr, and Hale Draw, which shape the erosion patterns of the Texas Big Bend region. These geographic features illustrate the persistent relationship between sparse water resources and the land's utilization for large-scale ranching and private aviation in the early 21st century.