2012 Map of Satan Canyon

About this map

The Devils River dominates this arid Val Verde County landscape as it carves through Slaughter Bend and past the steep Indian Cliffs. This part of Southwest Texas is defined by its dramatic hydrology, where numerous freshwater sources like Slaughter Bend Springs, Indian Springs, and Lowry Springs emerge along the riverbanks. The terrain is deeply incised by a network of seasonal drainages, including the ominously named Satan Canyon, Big Satan Cr, and Little Satan Cr. Transport and access are primarily provided by a system of private ranch roads, such as Wardlaw Ranch Rd and Indian Head Ranch Rd, which serve the expansive holdings in this area. A small landing strip, the Devil's River Ranch Airport, provides a rare point of modern infrastructure in an otherwise remote environment characterized by limestone bluffs and the winding course of the river.