2016 Map of Dagger Flat

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this desert landscape in Brewster County, where the stark topography of the Chihuahuan Desert is defined by high ridges and deep drainages. The Sierra del Carmen and Sierra del Caballo Muerto ranges flank the central expanse, leading down into the broad basin of Dagger Flat. This 2016 survey documents the remote road network essential for navigating this environment, including the Main Park Rd and the unpaved Dagger Flat Rd which provides access to the interior. Water sources, vital for survival and early ranching, are few but noted, such as Dagger Tank and the seasonal flows of Nine Point Draw and Dog Canyon. The map reveals the intricate network of canyons, like Big Brushy Canyon, that cut through the limestone mountains, offering a clear record of the area's geological and wilderness character.