2016 Map of Wildhorse Draw

About this map

Wildhorse Draw and Borrego Draw anchor this high-desert landscape in Hudspeth County, where the management of water is the primary human footprint on the land. This 2016 survey illustrates a network of essential water catchments, including family or locally named features such as Crowder Tank, Peacock Tank, and Monroe Tank. The terrain is defined by the gradual descent of drainages toward the south and west, with Peacock Canyon cutting through the eastern elevations. The presence of Old Rattlesnake Tank near the newer Rattlesnake Tank suggests a shift in livestock management or water infrastructure over time. Unlike more populated regions, the map is remarkably sparse of buildings or roads, focusing instead on the topographic nuances of the Trans-Pecos region and the named tanks that support life in this arid environment.