2016 Map of Sixteen Mountains

About this map

Sixteen Mountains dominates the southwestern portion of this arid West Texas landscape, surrounded by a network of essential water infrastructure critical for ranching in such a parched environment. The terrain is defined by isolated peaks including San Antonio Mtn, Dog Mtn, and the Cornudas Mountains rising near the northern boundary. Man-made water features are the primary markers of human presence here, with names like Double Mills Tank, Gonzalez Tank, and Crowley Tank scattered across the flats to support livestock. This network of tanks, along with Washburn Draw, illustrates the historical reliance on catchment systems in the high desert of Hudspeth County. The proximity to the state border is marked by State Line Tank, showing how land management and grazing practices extend to the very edge of the territory.