2010 Map of Pine Mountain East

About this map

Pine Mountain stands as a prominent landmark in this sparsely settled region of the West Texas high desert as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, most notably the winding course of San Francisco Creek and the seasonally dry Guayule Creek which carve through the arid terrain. Human presence is concentrated at the Jones Ranch, which serves as a solitary focal point for ranching operations in a vast area of complex topography. Evidence of the erosive power of local runoff is visible in the etched landforms of Coffee Pot Canyon, illustrating the geological character of Brewster County's remote interior where road networks remain minimal and follow the natural contours of the basin and range province.