1983 Map of Pine Mountain East

About this map

Pine Mountain dominates this portion of the Brewster County landscape, its high ridges and steep escarpments overlooking a network of seasonal watercourses and high desert basins. During this mid-1970s survey, the area remains characterized by large-scale ranching interests and isolated improvements, such as the Jones site. This arid terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Horseshoe Mesa and the deep incisions of Coffee Pot Canyon. The drainage patterns of San Francisco Creek and Guayule Creek illustrate the natural flow of water through the Trans-Pecos region, where access to water is marked by various Tank locations and a solitary Spring. A complex system of Jeep Trails provides the primary means of navigating this remote frontier, connecting various cattle tanks and high-altitude overlooks.