2022 Map of Open Hollow

About this map

Loma Alta sits at the high point of a complex drainage network in the Edwards Plateau region of Val Verde County. The landscape is defined by the ephemeral Dry Devils River, which cuts a broad, meandering path across the terrain, joined by an intricate web of tributary draws and canyons. This ranching territory is accessed by the intersection of Us HWY 377 and local routes like Dolan Creek Rd and Ea Daves Ranch Rd, providing a look at contemporary land use and water management in a semi-arid environment. Named features such as Tom and Henry Canyon and Camp Spring Canyon suggest the historic importance of seasonal water sources and early livestock operations. From the narrow corridor of Steer Canyon to the wide expanse of Vinegarone Draw, the topography reveals how water, even when absent, dictates the movement of people and livestock across this Texas landscape.