2022 Map of Bourland Canyon

About this map

The United States of America Estados Unidos Mexicanos border follows the deep, winding channel of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River in this remote stretch of Brewster County. This map documents a desert landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems, where ephemeral waterways like Maravillas Creek have carved significant features through the limestone. The topographic detail highlights the convergence of several major canyons, including Bourland Canyon, Maravillas Canyon, and Dog Canyon, which serve as the primary conduits for water and travel through this arid terrain. The mapping emphasizes the natural boundary created by the river and the complex network of side-canyons, such as Horse Canyon and Driftwood Canyon, that feed into the international border zone.