2019 Map of Cerro Castellan

About this map

Big Bend National Park is defined by its dramatic volcanic geology and desert drainage systems in this southwestern Brewster County landscape. The iconic profile of Cerro Castellan stands as a prominent landmark in the southwestern portion of the sheet, situated near the deep cut of Tuff Canyon. To the north and east, the Chisos Mountains transition into high plateaus like Burro Mesa, which features distinctive natural drainages including the Burro Mesa Pouroff. The map records a network of vital water sources in an arid environment, such as Mule Ear Spring, Burro Spring, and Tule Spring. Human access is primarily provided by the Ross Maxwell Scenic Dr and Mule Ears Rd, while the terrain is marked by prehistoric and geological features like The Chimneys and the twin spires of Mule Ears.