2012 Map of Mushaway Peak

About this map

Mushaway Peak rises above the expansive ranchlands of Borden County, serving as a primary landmark in this west Texas landscape. The drainage patterns of Hullem Cr, Grape Cr, and Little Grape Cr define the territory, eventually feeding toward the Colorado River in the south. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by livestock and water management, evidenced by the high density of named water tanks that support the local cattle industry. Many of these reservoirs, such as Bombsight Tank, Sourdough Tank, and Smoot Tank, carry names likely rooted in the specific local history and colloquialisms of the ranchers who worked this land. Access to these remote reaches is maintained by a network of rural roads, including FM-669 and Willow Valley Rd, which navigate the space between landmarks like Edwards Lake and the Prairie Hill Tank.