2012 Map of Old Blue Mountain

About this map

Easterwood Ranch and Nichols Ranch anchor this landscape of the Trans-Pecos, where ranching operations rely on the natural drainage patterns of high-desert terrain. The map reveals a sparse network of roads, including Benge Ranch Rd, connecting isolated dwellings and seasonal camps across a region defined by dramatic verticality. Significant relief is found at Old Blue Mtn, while the deep cuts of Gilliland Canyon and Road Canyon provide the primary geographical structure for the area. The inclusion of Ainsleys Cabin suggests the continued use of small-scale pastoral improvements in a part of Brewster County where modern development remains minimal and land use is dictated by the availability of water and the rugged contours of the canyons.