2012 Map of Straddlebug Mountain

About this map

Loy Place and Sid Place anchor this remote Brewster County landscape, a region defined by expansive ranching operations and ephemeral watercourses. The territory is dominated by the O 2 Ranch, which includes the 02 Ranch Airport, reflecting the vast distances typical of West Texas landholdings where air travel serves as a practical necessity. The terrain transitions from the low-lying Green Valley toward the prominent height of Straddlebug Mountain in the southwest. Hydrological features like Terlingua Creek and Musgrave Creek cut through the arid soil, while descriptive landmarks such as Butcherknife Draw and Calamity Creek Wash suggest the sudden, forceful nature of water movement in this desert environment. Further north, isolated structures like the Plank House and Wilsons Ranch mark the sparse human footprint in an area where man-made irrigation attempts are noted by the winding path of The Ditch.