
The Rio Grande carves a winding path along the southern edge of this West Texas landscape, serving as the international boundary between the United States and Mexico. This stretch of the river is designated as the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River, reflecting its protected status and undeveloped character. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages including Bear Canyon and Mesquite Canyon that channel seasonal runoff toward the river. Narrow watercourses such as Cook Creek, Cow Creek, and Indian Creek dissect the plateau, creating a complex network of ridges and draws. Evidence of human presence is sparse in this isolated part of Terrell County, represented primarily by the unpaved Cedar Rd winding through the northern upland areas.
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1918 · Dryden Crossing
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Malvado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Malvado
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Del Rio
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Emory Peak
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Cook Creek North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Lozier Canyon North
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Cook Creek South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000