2016 Map of Sierra Madera

About this map

Sierra Madera rises as a distinct geological prominence in this 2016 survey of northern Pecos County, situated at the northeast fringe of the Glass Mountains. The landscape is defined by its arid-land drainage patterns, where ephemeral watercourses like Sixshooter Draw, Belding Draw, and Number Four Draw carve through the limestone-dominated terrain. These natural features indicate a long history of ranching reliance on seasonal runoff and groundwater, supported by localized infrastructure such as Home Pasture Tank and Huelem Tank. Transportation across this Trans-Pecos landscape is facilitated by a network of ranch roads including Montgomery Hill Rd, Esca Lera Rd, and Long Fellow Rd, which connect remote holdings to the broader region. This survey captures a moment of modern topographic detail in a territory where land use remains closely tied to the available water and the relief of the surrounding peaks.