2012 Map of Emory Peak

About this map

Emory Peak rises as the dominant landmark of this Brewster County landscape, overlooking a series of high-elevation meadows and canyons. The presence of Blue Creek Ranch along Castolon RD provides a rare point of human habitation in a region defined by its complex hydrology and vertical relief. Water sources are critical here, with named features like Ward Spring, Cedar Spring, and Smoky Spring indicating where life concentrates in this arid environment. The map details the transition from the high-altitude Laguna Meadow and the famous South Rim down toward the intricate drainages of Smoky Cr and Fresno Cr. From the stark prominence of Elephant Tusk to the sheltered Blue Creek Canyon, the geography suggests a land of dramatic isolation and essential water routes.