2019 Map of Vieja Pass

About this map

Vieja Pass serves as a critical geographic transition in the Sierra Vieja range along the Jeff Davis and Presidio County line. This arid landscape is defined by its dependency on scattered water sources, documented here through a network of tanks and springs including Joho Spring, Vieja Spring, and Bear Springs. The complex topography of the high desert is illustrated by prominent landforms such as Star Mesa, Soldier Mesa, and Indian Peak. The drainage patterns of Wild Horse Creek and the deep incisions of Ninetyfive Canyon and Knox Canyon reveal the erosional forces shaping this part of West Texas. Low-density ranching infrastructure is evident via A Miller Road and Miller Ranch Road, which provide the only managed access through this high-altitude terrain.