2016 Map of Bandera Mesa South

About this map

Tascotal Mesa dominates the high-desert landscape of this West Texas quadrangle, where the boundary between Presidio and Brewster Counties cuts through a complex network of seasonal drainage channels. The map documents a sparsely inhabited territory defined by its hydrological patterns, specifically the converging branches of Alamo de Cesario Cr and its South Fork. These ephemeral streams have carved deep into the terrain, creating features like Old Ranch Canyon and Point Draw. Transportation in this arid region is limited to the southern portion of the sheet along the Saucedo Road Big Bend State Park Road, which provides access to the primitive backcountry. This 2016 survey illustrates the remote character of the Chihuahuan Desert before reaching the Rio Grande, focusing on natural landmarks like Terneros Cr and Fresno Cr.