2016 Map of McKinney Mountain

About this map

McKinney Mountain and Turney Peak dominate this high-desert landscape in Far West Texas, marking the dividing line between Presidio and Brewster counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes from the prominent summits of Church Mtn and Red Hill down into the wide, arid expanses of Green Valley and Paradise Valley. Seasonal drainages like Crystal Cr and Dogie Cr cut through the foothills, indicating the importance of watershed geography in this sparsely populated region. The presence of Rancho Del Martillo Rd suggests the enduring legacy of ranching operations that have long shaped the cultural and economic life of the Big Bend country. This survey illustrates the isolation and topographic complexity of the Chihuahuan Desert before modern development could alter these traditional land divisions.