2016 Map of Sierra Madera SE

About this map

The Glass Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Pecos County, characterized by their steep elevation changes and intricate drainage patterns. The map reveals a ranching-focused economy where water management is central to the land's utility, marked by a series of named livestock tanks including Tully Taylor Tank, Bill Taylor Tank, and Mitchell Tank. These features, often named for the families who worked this land, highlight the historical and modern importance of artificial water sources in the Trans-Pecos region. Transportation across the area is limited to Longfellow Rd and a network of secondary tracks, illustrating the isolation of this western Texas terrain. The presence of features like Lemon Tank and Number Nine Tank near ephemeral drainages such as Nineteen Draw underscores the seasonal nature of water flow and its critical role in sustaining life and industry in the foothills of the Glass Mountains.