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2019 Map of Bandera Mesa North

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bandera Mesa North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bandera Mesa dominates this high-desert landscape along the border of Presidio and Brewster counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the prominent Needle Peak to the deep incisions of Middle Canyon and South Canyon. This 2019 survey reflects a sparsely populated ranching region where water is the primary geographic anchor, indicated by the presence of Fowlkes Ranch Lake and ephemeral drainages like Dogie Cr and Crystal Cr.

The presence of Rancho Del Martillo Rd and Casapiedra Rd provides a look at the few primary access points through this isolated country. Notable landmarks such as The Dike and Smugglers Gap suggest a history of difficult passage through the breaks. The map captures the remote nature of the Green Valley area, where the vast scale of the mesa gives way to the drainage systems of Needle Cr and Point Draw.