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1959 Map of Emory Peak

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Emory Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Big Bend National Park dominates this Trans-Pecos landscape, centered on the high elevations of the Chisos Mountains and the distinctive Emory Peak. The Rio Grande carves the southern boundary of the map, winding through the sharp relief of Mesa de Anguila and Mariscal Mountain. Settlements like the mining community at Terlingua and the crossroads of Study Butte are anchored by essential services of the era, such as the Terlingua Post Office.

The landscape transitions from the volcanic structures of The Solitario in the west to the limestone ridges of the Sierra del Carmen in the east. Regional movement is marked by the Approximate Alignment of primitive roads and remote outposts like Persimmon Gap Ranger Station and Boquillas Ranger Station. Numerous springs, including Duff Springs and Solís Spring, highlight the critical role of water in this arid environment, supporting scattered ranches like Stillwell.