2016 Map of Yellow Hill

About this map

Lefthand Shutup and Black Ridge define the stark, high-elevation topography of this Brewster County landscape. This 2016 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and intermittent drainage systems, such as Saltgrass Draw, which feed into Terlingua Cr in the northeast. The geography is marked by isolated summits and ranges, including Yellow Hill, the Blue Range, and Pinks Peak. Access across this desert terrain is limited to a sparse network of unpaved routes like Hen Egg Rd and Herman's Peak Rd, reflecting a landscape where movement is strictly dictated by the natural breaks in the mountain ranges. The mapping of these drainages and peaks provides essential context for understanding the hydrology and land use in this part of the Trans-Pecos region.