2012 Map of Smith Hills

About this map

Marfa Municipal Airport anchors the southeastern corner of this Trans-Pecos landscape, serving as a gateway to the high desert plains of Presidio County. The terrain is defined by the gradual ascent toward the Smith Hills, a prominent landform that rises above the surrounding flats. This arid environment is drained by two primary seasonal watercourses: the N Fork Alamito Cr and the S Fork Alamito Cr. The network of roads crisscrossing the plains reveals a pattern of ranching access and regional connectivity typical of the Chihuahuan Desert during the early twenty-first century. These ephemeral creek branches and gravel tracks offer a clear look at the hydraulic and transportation geography that supports life and aviation in this part of Far West Texas.