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2016 Map of Alpine South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The southern reaches of Alpine and the high desert landscape of Brewster County are documented in this 2016 survey. The map details the core of Sul Ross State University and the residential expansion of the town, transitioning quickly into a landscape of notable peaks and canyons. Topographic features such as Lizard Mountain and the Twin Sisters dominate the western portion of the sheet, while drainage systems like Paisano Creek and McIntyre Creek carve through the arid terrain.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks including Holy Angels Cemetery and Elm Grove Cemetery on the eastern side of town. The area south of the city shows a network of contemporary ranch roads and named draws, including Deer Lick Draw and L-H Draw, reflecting the long-standing livestock and ranching heritage of the Big Bend region. The presence of Ranger Spring suggests the vital importance of water sources in this high-altitude environment.