2019 Map of Whirlwind Spring

About this map

Elephant Mtn dominates the northern skyline of this West Texas terrain, a significant landmark in the Trans-Pecos region of Brewster County. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably the winding course of Calamity Cr and the deep indentations of Bear Canyon. Towards the south, the terrain levels out somewhat into Butcherknife Draw, while the isolated Whirlwind Spring provides a critical water source in an otherwise arid environment. This 2019 survey illustrates the persistent ranching and conservation character of the area, where land use is dictated by the dramatic elevation changes between the peaks and the long stretches of Chalk Valley.