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2019 Map of Dagger Flat

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Dagger Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this Brewster County landscape, showcasing the dramatic transition between high peaks and desert basins. The map illustrates the convergence of two major mountain ranges, the Sierra del Carmen and the Sierra del Caballo Muerto, which define the topography in the southeast. This 2019 survey documents the modern road network essential for park access, including Main Park Rd and the unpaved stretch of Dagger Flat Rd leading into the center of the basin.

Water management in this arid environment is traced through ephemeral features like Nine Point Draw and the deep incisions of Dog Canyon and Big Brushy Canyon. The presence of Ranch Rd 2627 along the northern boundary highlights the intersection of public parklands and the ranching tradition of West Texas, while Dagger Mtn stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the expansive Dagger Flat valley.