2017 Map of U Bar Ridge

About this map

Playas Valley dominates the western half of this corner of Hidalgo County, a stark contrast to the dramatic elevations of the Big Hatchet Mountains and U Bar Ridge to the east. Water sources are critical landmarks in this arid landscape, including Las Cienegas Spring, Big Tank, and Little Tank. The map reveals the industrial history of the region through the recorded site of Humble Oil and Refining Number 1, located south of the main peaks. Transport in the area is defined by primitive and local routes like Co RD c011, Co RD c010, and Co RD c013, which navigate the terrain between the valley floor and the opening of Thompson Canyon. This survey provides a precise look at the land's topographical transition from the expansive flatlands to the sharp, high-desert ridges.