2016 Map of Salt Flat

About this map

Salt Flat sits in the high desert of Hudspeth County, where the stark topography of the Trans-Pecos meets a critical junction of desert travel. The map area is defined by the significant rise of Flattop Mtn and the prominence of Jim Hill, which overlook a landscape managed for water security in an arid environment. These scattered water resources, including Rock Tank, Cavender Tank, and Flattop Tank, indicate the essential infrastructure required for ranching and survival in this corner of West Texas. Connectivity is provided by the intersection of Ranch Rd 1576 and the main thoroughfare of 62 180, linking this isolated settlement to the wider region. The contour lines reveal the dramatic verticality of the terrain, illustrating the steep ridges and basins that characterize the land south of the namesake flats.