2019 Map of Y E Mesa

About this map

Y E Mesa and the surrounding high desert of Brewster County are defined by a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and seasonal watercourses. This survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the eastern reaches of the Santiago Mountains, where the terrain drops sharply toward Javelina Draw and the basin of Maravillas Creek. The isolation of the region is evident in the sparse infrastructure, with only Chalk Draw Rana Rd skirting the western slopes. A critical water source in this arid environment, Y E Spring sits tucked against the mesa's western flank, highlighting the essential relationship between geography and survival in the Trans-Pecos. Local drainage is further defined by Hackberry Creek and Spring Creek to the north, while Red Mtn stands as a prominent sentinel at the southern edge of the quadrangle.