2016 Map of Tige Canyon

About this map

The Double Mountain Fork Brazos River carves a deep, winding path through this West Texas landscape, where the borders of Stonewall, Kent, and Fisher counties converge. This 2016 survey highlights a highly dissected terrain of canyons and valleys, most notably the namesake Tige Canyon and the prominent Devils Backbone ridge to the north. These geological features dictated the placement of rural infrastructure, with roads like Rogers Rd and Co Rd 356 following the high ground or skirting the drainage basins of Rough Cr and Red Cr. Local family names and geographical landmarks are preserved in the labeling of Poteet Canyon, Adair Canyon, and Ivy Canyon, providing a clear view of the ranching and agricultural territory long after the initial settlement of the Rolling Plains.