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2010 Map of Emory Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Emory Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Chisos Mountains dominate this 2010 landscape, a region defined by high-elevation peaks and deeply etched drainages. Central to the sheet is the towering Emory Peak, with landmark formations such as Boot Rock and South Rim providing a high-country frame for the Laguna Meadow below. Human presence is sparse, centered primarily on the historic Blue Creek Ranch and the winding Juniper Canyon Rd that leads toward the spring-fed canyons in the northeast.

The terrain transitions from these high ridges down into the Sierra Quemada and the prominent spire of Elephant Tusk. Water remains the primary shaper of the land, evidenced by the many springs and washes like Dodson Spring, Cedar Spring, and the long descent of Blue Creek Canyon. This survey captures the region just as it appeared in the early 21st century, detailing the network of ephemeral streams such as Smoky Creek and Fresno Creek that navigate the desert floor.