Robbers Roost Canyon characterizes this arid portion of Jeff Davis County, where water management is central to the landscape's utility. The area is marked by a network of ranching infrastructure, including the High Lonesome Windmill and Buffalo Windmill, which support several critical water catchment points. These features, such as Saint Augustine Tank and Robbers Roost Tank, are linked by a sparse road system including Broken Tank Rd and Buffalo Pasture Rd. Prominent terrain markers like Flattop Mtn, The Knob, and Nunn Hill provide essential orientation in this desert environment. The distribution of these tanks and windmills across the terrain reflects the practical necessities of West Texas land use in the early 21st century.
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1894 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1897 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Valentine
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1959 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Marfa
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1978 · Bare Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Friend Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Herds Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Echo Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · El Muerto Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000