2012 Map of Screw Bean Draw West

About this map

Cottonwood Springs and Toy Springs provide critical water sources in this arid stretch of Culberson County, marking the sparse hydrography of the Trans-Pecos region. The landscape is dominated by the Screw Bean Hills, where the infrastructure is limited to isolated ranching outposts and a minimal road network. Key transportation arteries like Ranch Road 652 and Ranch Road 2185 intersect in a terrain defined by wide drainage patterns and seasonal draws. Practical survival and land use are evidenced by named water points such as the Collier Windmill and High Windmill, which signify the long-standing importance of reliable water access for cattle ranching in the West Texas desert. This survey captures a modern view of a largely uninhabited and functional landscape, where human presence is mostly felt through the management of water and grazing land.