2016 Map of Square Mesa

About this map

Square Mesa and the northern reaches of the Baylor Mountains dominate this Culberson County landscape, where the high desert floor meets dramatic relief. This portion of West Texas is defined by its arid geography and a sparse network of ranching roads, including Wingo Rd and Whitehead Rd, which navigate the wide basins between the uplands. Water is a critical and infrequent resource in this environment, evidenced by the presence of Jay Capp Spr, a named water source located in the transition between the flat valley floor and the rising slopes of the mesa. The arrangement of these primitive routes suggests a landscape dedicated to large-scale livestock management and land navigation in an area where natural landmarks like the peaks and the spring provide essential orientation.