2016 Map of Yellow House Peak

About this map

Yellow House Peak and the surrounding high desert of Brewster County define this landscape in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas. The terrain is characterized by complex drainage systems and isolated elevations, including the Black Hills and E Black Hills. These features dominate a sparse topography where water is ephemeral, represented by the courses of Bear Creek, Cave Cr, and Guayule Cr. Human activity is centered on ranching infrastructure, most notably the Mayhew Ranch Number 1 Airport, which serves this expansive territory. Access through the area is maintained via the unpaved corridor of Dove Mountain Rd, which cuts across the central portion of the sheet. The map illustrates a contemporary view of the Texas interior, where land use remains dedicated to large-scale ranching and the preservation of the natural arid environment.