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2022 Map of Castolon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Castolon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Castolon serves as a focal point within the desert expanse of Big Bend National Park, situated near the winding course of the Rio Grande. This landscape is defined by its isolation and dramatic geology, where the Chisos Mountains rise to the east and the massive Mesa de Anguila dominates the western horizon. The map captures a region where survival depended on proximity to reliable water sources like Terlingua Cr and Alamo Cr.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several important burial sites, including Terlingua de Abajo Cem, Coyote Cem, and Castolon Cem, which reflect the long-standing human presence in this borderland. The network of primitive routes such as Old Maverick Road and Terlingua Abajo Road connects the small riverside settlement to the prominent peaks of Cerro Castellan and Sierra Aguja, illustrating the enduring pathways through the Brewster County desert.