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2012 Map of Cerro Castellan

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Cerro Castellan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Cerro Castellan rises as a prominent landmark in this desert landscape, where water sources like Tule Spring and Burro Spring have long served as vital points in an arid environment. The map details a network of drainage systems, including Blue Cr and Smoky Cr, which carve through the terrain near the distinctive twin heights of the Mule Ear Peaks. These geologic features, alongside the volcanic formations of Tuff Canyon and the weathered stone of The Chimneys, define a region shaped by erosion and elevation extremes.

Transportation through this area is oriented around the Castolon Rd, connecting travelers to key vantage points such as the Sotol Vista Overlook and Mule Ear Overlook. The presence of several named springs, including Trap Spring and Mule Ear Spring, suggests the historical importance of these specific locations for survival and navigation. To the north, the dramatic Burro Mesa Pouroff illustrates the sudden changes in topography that characterize this part of Brewster County.