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2016 Map of Agua Fria Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Agua Fria Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Agua Fria Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this Brewster County region, rising sharply above the surrounding desert floor. This 2016 survey documents a network of seasonal watercourses and critical water sources in an arid environment, notably the Agua Fria Springs and Aqua Fria Spring located at the base of the massif. The drainage patterns of Alamo de Cesario Creek and Agua Fria Draw illustrate the complex hydrology of the Big Bend country, where water flow is intermittent but has deeply etched the terrain.

Evidence of modern ranching and transportation infrastructure is found in the scattered roads and the Taurus Mesa Airport to the north. Distinctive landmarks like Fizzle Flat and Paint Mtn provide essential navigational points in the high desert. Local routes such as Rancho Manana Rd and Tres Pinos Rd connect these isolated features, while Terlingua Creek cuts through the southeastern corner, serving as a primary drainage for the area.