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2022 Map of Elephant Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Elephant Mtn dominates the southeastern quadrant of this Brewster County landscape, serving as a massive topographical anchor in an area defined by broad mesas and winding seasonal drainage systems. The rugged central corridor is shaped by the meandering course of Calamity Creek, which flows southward through the heart of the territory. This 2022 survey illustrates a classic Big Bend landscape where high-elevation landmarks like Nevill Mesa and Crossen Mesa provide significant vertical relief against the surrounding flats. The map highlights the sparse infrastructure characteristic of this arid region, where land use is dictated by the natural corridors of Chalk Valley and the steep descents into Torvea Canyon. These features indicate a terrain where water, even in ephemeral forms like Maravillas Cr, remains the primary architect of the environment and the historically limited human settlement patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2022
Date Published2022
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions24 x 29 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain