2012 Map of Panther Canyon

About this map

The Apache Mountains dominate this West Texas landscape, where the survival of cattle ranching depends on a network of isolated water sources. This 2012 survey of Culberson County illustrates the vastness of the high desert terrain, centered on the Foster Ranch and the deep incisions of Panther Canyon. The mapping reveals how human activity is tied to these geography-dependent water points, such as Panther Windmill, Jackson Windmill, and the Panther Booster Windmill. To the south, the terrain descends toward Red Tank Canyon and the solitary Red Tank. Infrastructure is limited to a handful of thoroughfares, primarily Ranch Road 2424, Foster Rd, and Jones-Kent Rd, which connect these remote outposts across the arid basin.